During this pandemic situation, it is very necessary to keep our body healthy and also increase the immunity. As this rainy weather starts, there are a range of ailments which start bothering everyone. These diseases can be kept at bay which some quick and healthy Teas.
Hibiscus Tea
Herbal Decoction or Indian Kadha
Oolong Tea
Immunity Booster Tea
Tulsi Tea
Hibiscus Tea is made by boiling hibiscus flower petals along with a few Indian spices. Hibiscus tea has various benefits such as:
It helps to lower blood pressure
Aids in weight loss
Packed with anti oxidants
Helps to fight bacteria
Helps to increase immunity
Helps to decrease blood fat levels
I Drink 1 cup Hibiscus tea every twice a week. It is always necessary to regulate the intake as too much of anything is bad. Sharing my recipe of hibiscus tea.
1 hibiscus flower + 2-3 mint leaves + ¼ spoon caraway seeds + ¼ spoon jeera + ½ ginger . Give it a nice boil. Optional add jaggery and lemon for extra taste.
Indian Kadha or Herbal Decoction - This has become more popular due to the current Covid19 situation. Indian kadha have been used from the ancient times due to it’s various benefits. Following are the benefits of it:
It helps to increase immunity.
Aids in lowering blood pressure.
Helps in fighting off common cold.
Improves the health of organs.
It is anti bacterial.
Aids in digestion.
My recipe of kadha – Tulsi leaves + caraway leaves + 2 cloves + 1 dalchini + 4-5 black peppers + 2-3 raisins + dry ginger + a pinch of turmeric. Boil together and strain. Optional: add jaggery/honey and lemon while serving.
Do not add honey if the drink is hot.
Oolong Tea – This is a type of tea which contains both properties of black tea and green tea. The benefits are:
Aids in weight loss
High in Antioxidants, hence help to fight off diseases.
Prevents Diabetes
Lowers blood pressure
Reduces dental caries as it contains small amount of fluoride
Improves sleep
Reduces cholesterol levels
Oolong teas are available online and offline markets.
Immunity Boosting Tea - This tea is a mixture of various immunity boosting ingredients like licorice, tulsi, green tea, ginger, harade etc. A cup of this tea helps in:
Boosting metabolism.
Increases immunity.
Increases concentration.
Eliminates free radicals.
Lowers blood cholesterol level.
Works as a stress buster.
There are various teas present which help in increasing the immunity. I am using the Navvayd Immunity Boosting tea.
Tulsi tea – Tulsi is the most important herb which is used since ages as a medicine. It has various health benefits and hence is a sacred plant.
Packed with anti oxidants.
Helps to cure respiratory ailments.
Boots metabolism.
Aids in digestion.
Helps to reduce stress.
Lowers blood pressure.
Relives arthritis.
My recipe of tulsi tea – Tulsi leaves + ginger + a pinch of turmeric. Boil it well and strain. Optional jaggery and lemon.
These 5 herbal teas will give the best immunity and has amazing health benefits. So, start drinking them right now.