4 Health Benefits Of Herbal Tea

As you follow your daily diet including consumption of 5 cups of herbal tea, are you actually aware of how it benefits you? Well, if you don't know, we've got you covered! Brides Today spoke with Harshita Dilawri- Nutritionist and Diabetic Educator, Dr Shikha Sharma - Nutri-Health Systems Pvt. Ltd and Ambika Tyagi, Nutritionist, Healthy Souls, to give us some intel on the actual benefits of consuming herbal tea.

GO NATURAL GLOW

Herbal teas, especially chamomile tea contains chamomile which is a good source of antioxidants, helping bring out the natural glow of your skin. Besides delaying ageing of the skin, these antioxidants prevent damage to the cells that are caused by free radicals and unstable molecules produced by the body. Some of the properties in herbal tea also improve blood circulation and give your skin a natural blush. Similarly, Hibiscus tea is known to help the body flush out the unwanted toxins, resulting in acne free-skin.

DO A DETOX

You must have often heard, 'If you want to go on a detox, load up on those teas.' Well, it may actually be true. Moringa tea helps cleanse our body by getting rid of the bad cholesterol. Similarly, hibiscus tea removes the impurities and toxins from the blood and helps in feeding the body with healthy nutrients. Dandelion tea also helps in cleansing the liver, propels detoxification of the kidney and eliminates any possible hormone build-up.

CUTTING DOWN ON THOSE CALORIES

Garcinia cambogia tea is made up of a fruit which helps reduce one's appetite, along with blocking fat production and keeping a check on blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Similarly, green tea and moringa tea cuts down on fat formation and enhances the breakdown of fat by improving digestion.

SLEEP TIGHT

Chamomile and ashwagandha tea are believed to be natural sleep inducers, helping calm the body and relieving it off its stress and anxieties. Peppermint tea, chamomile tea, lemon balm tea and passion flower tea include sleep-inducing properties that serve to be especially beneficial to those who suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders. These notable stress-relieving teas also lower the blood pressure and are a perfect way to deal with those pre-wedding jitters.

Since ages, tea has been a popular drink in India and is known to have several medicinal qualities which can heal multiple body ailments. These new age teas made with herbs, flowers and spices can bring a major change to our lifestyle and are a quick and easy way to grasp our daily dose of antioxidants.