For centuries herbs and spices have been used for medicinal purposes. They have amazing properties which could help inflammation. Here are 4 tea for inflammation.
Tea may be a terrific approach to reduce inflammation and manage pain, whether you’re wanting to calm an injury or tired muscles or require relief from a persistent inflammatory illness.
Turmeric
Turmeric has been used as an Ayurvedic medicine for centuries due to its active ingredient, Curcumin. Many studies have been carried out and showed the effects of taking curcumin for conditions that cause pain and inflammation.
To make Turmeric tea add peeled turmeric root or turmeric powder in hot water for 10 minutes, strain. To ensure your body fully absorbs the curcumin it’s recommended that you add black pepper. You can also add lemon or honey for taste. It is not yet known if drinking Turmeric tea is enough to relieve inflammation but you can get high-quality Curcumin here.
Green Tea
Is packed with antioxidants which contribute to good health. Green tea comes from the same plant as black tea the difference is how it is processed which means it keeps its green colour.
Green tea contains micronutrients that contain anti-inflammatory properties which may help relieve pain. To make green tea add a tea bag or loose tea leaves in a tea infuser in hot water.
Ginger
There are over 50 different antioxidants found in Ginger. These antioxidants help reduce the number of inflammatory chemicals in your body.
One study showed taking 1000mg of ginger daily dramatically reduced inflammatory markers in patients who suffered from osteoarthritis. It is unclear if you can get the same effect from ginger tea at this time. If you wish to try add peeled ginger or ginger powder to hot water. You can add honey or lemon for taste.
Rosehip
Tea made with rosehip has many health benefits including helping inflammation. To get the most antioxidants from your rosehip tea you should use fresh rose hips. To make your rosehip tea use 10 whole fresh rose hips mash them and mix with hot water let sit for 5 minutes then strain.
To ensure you are getting the most out of your teas try and use fresh ingredients and pick high-quality teas that are less likely to contain pesticides and chemicals.
Stay healthy
Sally
