If you are looking to switch your regular caffeine with something healthier? Here's help.
"Ayurvedic teas can provide much relief when battling a sore throat, blocked nose, runny nose, sneezing, congestion, body ache and fever. in such cases. Besides boosting your immunity, Ayurvedic teas are caffeine-free and do not cause any digestive problems. They are good for overall health and well-being and refresh the mind," says Dr Partap Chauhan, director, Jiva Ayurveda.
Here is his pick of Ayurvedic concoctions to brew up:
Ginger Tea
Ingredients
· 1 tsp. sweetener
· 2 inches ginger
· 4-5 cups water
Method
· Heat the water
· Grate the ginger and add it to the boiling water
· Then, let the water simmer for fifteen minutes
· Now, strain the tea, drink and enjoy
Usage
Ginger tea helps alleviate immunity, prevents cough and cold and provides relief from digestive problems. Ginger also helps improve blood circulation.
Aromatic Herbal Tea
Ingredients
· 1 cup water
· 1 cardamom (badi elaichi)
· 1 stick liquorice (mulethi)
· 1/3 tsp. mint (pudina) leaves
Method
· Take one cup of water and heat it in a pan.
· Once the water starts to boil, add 1 brown cardamom (badi elaichi), crushed 1 stick of liquorice (mulethi) root and 1/3 tsp of mint (pudina) leaves.
· Boil it for 2 to 3 minutes.
· Strain the herbs.
· Once the tea cools down a little, add a tsp. of honey in it.
Usage
The spices and herbs used in making this tea are a rich source of vitamins and antioxidants and helps to fight infections, build strong immunity and even reduce stress level.
Herbal Tea for sore throat
Ingredients
· Water
· 1 stick liquorice
· 1 cinnamon stick
· 1/3 tsp. Tulsi leaves
Method
· Heat one cup of water in a pan.
· Bring the water to boil and add 1 stick of liquorice root, 1 Cinnamon stick and 1/3 tsp. of tulsi leaves.
· Boil it for 2 to 3 minutes.
· Strain the herbs.
· Once the tea cools down a little, add a tsp. of honey in it.
Usage
Try this tea during the evening to warm up the body and soul and to get your prana (vital energy) flowing. It also helps ease the symptoms of congestion, mucus, infection, or flu-like symptoms. Liquorice root is great for sore throat and cold.
Lemon Tea
Ingredients
· Water
· ½ tsp. tea powder
· 2 tsp. lemon juice
· 1 tbsp. honey
Method
· In a saucepan, heat water on high flame.
· Once the water comes to boil.
· Add lemon juice to it.
· Add honey for taste.
· Strain the tea and enjoy.
Usage
For stuffy nose or sinus problem, you can take any herbal tea like chamomile, green tea or lemon tea. You can easily prepare lemon tea and add honey for taste. This will also help you from congestion.
Digestive Tea
Ingredients
· Water
· 1/3 tsp Whole Fennel seeds
· 1/3 tsp Whole Coriander seeds
· 1/3 tsp Whole Cumin seed
· Method
· Boil water and add the spices.
· Let it boil for five minutes.
· Strain the tea and drink.
Usage
It provides relief after a heavy meal and prevents bloating. Digestive tea also helps in heartburn and even soothes constipation
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