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Medicinal teas have been used for hundreds of years as natural remedies, in addition to contributing to health and well-being, they are also tasty and can be good companions on colder days. Get to know some of them:
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1. Mint
Antioxidant, analgesic, digestive, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic action.
Main indications and uses:
- Menstrual cramps;
- Cold;
- Irritable bowel syndrome;
- Reflux;
- Relieve muscle pain;
- Relieve headaches;
- Relieve stomach pain.
2. Mulungu
Soothing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, hypotensive, and antipyretic action.
Main indications and uses:
- Anxiety;
- Agitation and hysteria;
- Panic attacks;
- Post-traumatic stress;
- Depression;
- Epilepsy;
- Migraine;
- High pressure.
3. Chamomile
It has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Main indications and uses:
- Insomnia;
- Menstrual cramps;
- Reflux;
- Anxiety;
- Indigestion;
- Candidiasis;
- Dermatitis;
- High pressure.
4. Orange Peel
It has antioxidant properties, strengthening the immune system, anti-inflammatory and diuretic.
Main indications and uses:
- Water retention;
- Poor circulation;
- High pressure;
- Flu and colds;
- Diabetes.
5. Ginger
It has antioxidant properties, strengthening the immune system, anti-inflammatory and diuretic:
Main indications and uses:
- Sore throat;
- Fat in the liver;
- Indigestion;
- Water retention;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Diabetes;
- Muscle aches;
- High pressure.
6. Horsetail
It has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, healing and antioxidant properties.
Main indications and uses:
- High pressure;
- Water retention;
- Urinary infection;
- Osteoporosis;
- Body fat.
7. Hibiscus
It has anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antioxidant properties.
Indications and antioxidant:
- High pressure;
- Water retention;
- High triglycerides and cholesterol;
- Fat in the liver;
- Body fat;
- Urinary infection.
- All soft teas (flowers and herbs) must be prepared by infusion at the rate of 1 tablespoon for each liter of water. Boil the water and, when it reaches the boiling point, turn it off. Add the herb and let it rest for a few minutes. Remember that the longer you leave it like this, the stronger the flavor of the drink will be.
- For hard medicinal herbs (barks, seeds, roots), the recommended method is decoction, in the same proportion as the herbs above. When the water boils, add the herb and leave on low heat, with the container covered, for about 10 minutes.
How to Maintain:
- The teas last 24 hours, must be kept in glass bottles and can be consumed chilled.
Avoid:
- Sachets; Preferably fresh or dehydrated medicinal herbs
- Sweeten the drink. Drink a maximum of 2 cups daily, as despite being “natural” they can cause side effects.
What is your favorite tea?
Written by Nutritionist Simone Carrera
(CRN: 7532)
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Medicinal teas used for hundreds of years as natural remedies, in addition to contributing to health and well-being, are also tasty and can be good companions on colder days. Here are some of them:
Photo owned by Lifestyle Unstoppable.
1. Mint
Antioxidant, analgesic, digestive, decongestant, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic action.
Indications and main uses:
- Menstrual cramps;
- Cold;
- Irritable bowel syndrome;
- Reflux;
- To relieve muscle pain;
- To relieve headaches;
- To relieve stomach pains.
2. Mulungu
Calming, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, hypotensive and antipyretic action.
Indications and main uses:
- For anxiety;
- Agitation and hysteria;
- For panic attacks;
- Post-traumatic stress;
- depression;
- Epilepsy;
- Migraine;
- High pressure.
3. Chamomile
It has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Indications and main uses:
- Insomnia;
- Menstrual cramps;
- Reflux;
- Anxiety;
- Indigestion;
- Candidiasis;
- Dermatitis;
- High pressure.
4. Orange Skin
It has antioxidant properties, strengthening the immune system, anti-inflammatory and diuretic.
Indications and main uses:
- Water retention;
- Poor circulation;
- High pressure;
- Flu and colds;
- Diabetes.
5. Ginger
It has antioxidant properties, strengthening the immune system, anti-inflammatory and diuretic:
Indications and main uses:
- sore throat;
- Fat in the liver;
- Indigestion;
- Water retention;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Diabetes;
- Muscle aches;
- High pressure.
6. Horsetail (plant)
It has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, healing, and antioxidant properties.
Indications and main uses:
- High pressure;
- Water retention;
- urinary infection;
- Osteoporosis;
- Body fat.
7. Hibiscus
It has anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antioxidant properties.
Indications and antioxidant:
- High pressure;
- Water retention;
- Triglycerides and high cholesterol;
- Fat in the liver;
- Body fat;
- Urinary infection.
- All soft teas (flowers and herbs) must be prepared by infusion at the rate of 1 tablespoon for every liter of water. Bring the water to a boil, and when it reaches the boiling point, turn it off. Add the herb and let it rest for a few minutes. Remember that the longer you leave it like that, the stronger the flavor of the drink.
- Hard medicinal herbs (barks, seeds, roots), the indicated method is decoction, in the same proportion as the herbs above. When the water boils, add the herb and leave it on low heat, with the container covered, for about 10 minutes.
How to store them:
- Teas last for about 24 hours- must be kept in glass bottles and can be consumed cold.
Avoid:
- Sachets; Preferably fresh or dehydrated medicinal herbs.
- Sweeten the drink. At most, drink 2 cups daily, because despite being "natural" they can cause side effects.
What is your favorite tea?
Written by Nutritionist Simone Carrera
(CRN: 7532)
Translated by Unstoppable Team.
(For questions or suggestions contact by email lifestyleunstoppable@gmail.com )
Check it out our "Catalog" to buy your vitamins, and follow us on Instagram @lifestyle_unstoppable for more healthy daily tips.
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These medicines have been used for years as natural remedies, in addition to contributing to health and well-being, they are also wise and can be good companions on the coldest days. Meet some of them:
Photo owned by Lifestyle Unstoppable.
1. Mint
Antioxidant, analgesic, digestive, decongestive, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic action.
Indications and main uses:
- Menstrual cramps;
- Cold;
- Irritable bowel syndrome;
- Reflux;
- Help to relieve muscle pain;
- Help to alleviate headaches;
- Relieves stomach pains.
2. Mulungu
Soothing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, hypotensive and antipyretic action.
Indications and main uses:
- For anxiety;
- Agitation and hysteria;
- For panic attacks;
- Post-traumatic stress;
- Depression;
- Epilepsy;
- Migraña;
- High pressure.
3. Manzanilla
It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Indications and main uses:
- Insomnia;
- Menstrual pain;
- Reflux;
- Anxiety;
- Indigestion;
- Candidiasis;
- Dermatitis;
- High pressure.
4. Orange peel
It has antioxidant, immune system strengthening, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Indications and main uses:
- For water retention;
- Circulation bag;
- Hypertension;
- Flu and colds;
- Diabetes.
5. Ginger
It has antioxidant, immune system strengthening, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties:
Indications and main uses:
- Sore throat;
- Grease in the liver;
- Indigestion;
- For water retention;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Diabetes;
- Muscle pain;
- Hypertension.
6. Horse glue (Plant)
It has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, healing and antioxidant properties.
Indications and main uses:
- Hypertension;
- For water retention;
- urinary infection;
- Osteoporosis;
- Body fat.
7. Hibiscus
It has anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antioxidant properties.
Indications and antioxidant:
- Hypertension;
- For water retention;
- High triglycerides and cholesterol;
- Grease in the liver;
- Body grease;
- Urinary infection.
- All soft teas (flowers and leaves) must be prepared by infusing at a rate of 1 cup per liter of water. Bring the water to boiling, and when it reaches the boiling point, turn it off. Put the hierba away and let it rest for a few minutes. Remember that the longer you leave it like this, the stronger the flavor of the drink will be.
- Hard medicinal herbs (cuts, seeds, roots), the indicated method is the decoction, in the same proportion as the previous herbs. When the water runs dry, add the water and let it simmer slowly, with the container covered, for about 10 minutes.
How to maintain:
- They last 24 hours, must be kept in glass bottles and can be consumed cold.
Avoid:
- Sachet; Preferably fresh or dehydrated medicinal herbs.
- Enjoy the drink. As many people drink 2 cups a day, even though they are "natural" they can cause side effects.
Who are you favorite?
Written by Nutritionist Simone Carrera
(CRN: 7532)
Translated by Unstoppable team.
(For questions or suggestions, contact by email: lifestyleunstoppable@gmail.com )
Join our "Catalog" to buy your vitamins, and follow our Instagram @lifestyle_unstoppable for more healthy tips for everyday life.
