There’s nothing nicer on a cold midwinter’s day than a soothing cup of organic herbal tea. Apart from the fact that these herbal teas are tasty and warm, herbal tea has lots of wonderful health benefits. From soothing a troubled tummy to easing insomnia and calming a troubled mind, herbs have all sorts of healing powers. Drinking herbal tea can also be a great source of vitamins and minerals. Tea is something which one can share with anyone in the family and it also keeps you hydrated in a very healthy manner.

Some healthy herbal tea options which are really flavorsome are listed below:

1. Cardamom: Cardamom is a spice mostly used in foods and also in teas. Cardamom has an extremely strong scent that typically overwhelms other spices. This strong scent comes from the oils present in the spice’s seeds. Cardamom tea is typically made by crushing the seeds and boiling them in water to release the oils.Cardamom acts as a digestive aid and helps in the treatment of flatulence, heartburn, stomachache, indigestion and cramps. It also helps in detoxification of your body.

2. Chamomile tea: Chamomile is an herb that comes from a flowering plant from the daisy family. Both the fresh and dried flowers of chamomile have been used to create teas for centuries to cure a number of health problems. The active ingredient in chamomile essential oil is known as bisabolol, which has a number of anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. A gentle calming and sedative tea made from flowers, chamomile tea can be helpful for insomnia. It can also be helpful with digestion after a meal. It can also be used in cases of cough and bronchitis, when you have a cold or fever, or as a gargle for inflammation of the mouth. Be sure to steep it well to get all the medicinal benefits.

  3. Green tea:Green tea has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, originating in China but widely used throughout the world. Green tea retains maximum amount of antioxidants and poly-phenols the substances that give green tea its many benefits. Green tea increases the metabolism. The polyphenol found in green tea works to intensify levels of fat oxidation and the rate at which your body turns food into calories. It also helps in regulating glucose levels, improves immunity and reduces the chances of cancer.

4. Tulsi Tea: Tulsi is another wonder herb which helps the immune system in kids to be strong. During times of cough and cold, a warm cup of Tulsi tea, flavored with ginger and honey is quite effective remedy for cold. Regular use of Tulsi develops their immunity, thus making them less susceptible to such contagious seasonal diseases.

5. Ginger Tea: Another great digestive aid, ginger can be used to curb nausea, vomiting or upset stomach due to motion sickness. Make fresh ginger tea by simmering a piece of ginger root on the stove for 10 to 15 minutes—add fresh lemon juice and honey when you have a cold for a powerful germ-fighting combination. You can also make ginger tea from powdered ginger to ward off a chill.

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