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5 herbal teas that are an excellent home remedy
Curious Facts

5 herbal teas that are an excellent home remedy

By Eloísa Carmona - 2020-10-13T20:13:39Z
Chamomile tea is a staple in households for when someone feels unwell in the stomach, while ginger tea is a go-to for when we have a cold. There is no doubt that herbal teas are excellent home remedies.

But in addition to these common ones, there are other herbal teas with many benefits that you might consider having at home, as they can help with symptoms such as nausea, menstrual pain, or even relieve anxiety; discover them below.

Peppermint tea

Peppermint tea is one of the most widely used teas in the world, and scientific studies have confirmed the beneficial effects of peppermint on the digestive tract. Specifically, it can help relieve indigestion, nausea, and stomach pain; therefore, peppermint tea is an excellent natural remedy for these symptoms.

Echinacea tea

Echinacea is a medicinal plant whose tea serves as an extremely popular remedy to prevent and shorten the common cold. The reason given by scientific evidence is that echinacea can help stimulate the immune system and thus may help the body fight viruses or infections, in addition to decreasing the severity of symptoms or even preventing it. This warm herbal drink can also help soothe a sore throat or clear nasal congestion when you feel a cold coming on.

Rooibos tea
Rooibos tea is an herbal tea that comes from South Africa; it is made from the leaves of the rooibos or red bush, so it is also known as red tea. South Africans have historically used it for medicinal purposes, but there is very little scientific research on the subject.

However, one study has shown that rooibos tea may benefit bone health, suggesting that, along with green and black tea, it could stimulate the cells involved in bone growth and density, as it reduces markers of inflammation and cellular toxicity.

Sage tea
Sage tea is well known for its medicinal properties, and scientific research has begun to support several of its health benefits, especially those focused on brain health, as sage is beneficial for cognitive function and potentially effective against the effects of plaques involved in Alzheimer’s disease.

Furthermore, sage also seems to provide cognitive benefits for healthy adults, as several studies found improvements in mood, mental function, and memory.

Passionflower tea
The leaves, stems, and flowers of the passionflower are used to make passionflower tea, which is traditionally used to relieve anxiety and improve sleep. Best of all, several studies have begun to support these uses. For example, one study found that drinking passionflower tea for a week significantly improved sleep quality scores, while two human studies found that passionflower was effective in reducing anxiety.

Undoubtedly, having these herbs at home will be a great option for making medicinal teas as home remedies for various conditions.