Herbal teas like chamomile and red raspberry offer natural remedies for everything from fertility to digestion. Discover the fat-burning potential of green tea and why hospitals caution against its use with certain medications.
Green tea is healthy and prevents kidney damage when you drink it in moderation. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which have high concentrations of phytonutrient polyphenols called catechins. The leaves also contain theanine, caffeine theobromine and theophylline.
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Perhaps Julius Caesar and Cleopatra sipped chamomile tea to soothe their stomachs and promote sounder sleep. It wouldn't be surprising, since ancient Romans and Egyptians both lauded the curative properties of this daisy-like flower. Modern science has supported some of chamomile's traditional therapeutic uses.
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Real tea all comes from the same plant. Whether green, black, oolong or white, all real teas come from the Camellia sinensis plant. Rooibos tea, sometimes called red tea, does not come from Camellia sinensis and does not contain the same ingredients as non-herbal teas.
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Tea is a common name used to describe beverages made from the leaves of the plant species Camellia sinensis. Your thyroid gland is a part of your endocrine, or hormone, system. It produces hormones that play a vital role in regulating your bodyโs energy usage, or metabolism.
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Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints in the United States, affecting approximately 15 percent of the population. Each year, Americans spend more than $700 million on laxative products -- the most common form of self-treatment -- to try to get things moving.
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Your smile is one of the first features others may notice about you -- and what you eat and drink can affect the appearance of your teeth. A poor diet that is low in nutrients and high in sugar can erode your teeth, as well as lead to discoloration.
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Allergic reactions to African rooibos tea, also called red bush tea, are uncommon. If you develop common allergy symptoms after consuming African rooibos tea, stop drinking the beverage and call your doctor.
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White tea, green tea, black tea and oolong tea are all processed from the same tea leaves. White and green tea are less processed than black and oolong tea, allowing them to retain more health benefits.
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High blood pressure may affect as much as 30 percent of the world's population, according to World Health Statistics 2012. Hypertension is treatable through medication, diet and lifestyle changes. Chronic elevation of blood pressure is a risk factor for many diseases and can lead to a decreased life expectancy.
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Tea is an ancient drink that is made by steeping the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in boiling water. The resulting drink contains active ingredients such as caffeine, flavonoids and fluoride.
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The root of the ginger plant or, Zingiber officinale, is a well-known Asian seasoning and an aromatic ingredient in ginger ale, ginger beer and over-the-counter herbal cough remedies. Ginger may be helpful for reducing some minor throat symptoms, but clinical tests confirming its effectiveness are lacking.
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Chamomile tea is widely used as an herbal tea as well as an ingredient in lotions and other topical treatments. It has a strong, distinctively fresh herbal scent and small, daisy-like blossoms.
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Ashwagandha, an herb grown on a shrub-like nightshade plant, is also known as "India's ginseng" or "winter cherry." Practitioners use ashwagandha for its medicinal properties in Ayurveda, India's traditional medical system.
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Many different cultures have enjoyed traditional and herbal teas for centuries. Over time, preparation methods have evolved. What began as a warm beverage in several regions throughout Asia, tea may now be consumed chilled or sweetened.
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Kombucha is a beverage that is derived from the fermentation of yeast and bacteria. It has been lauded for its distinctive, sour vinegary taste and potential, though undocumented, health benefits. When brewing Kombucha, care should be taken to ensure that the resulting product complies with health and safety standards.
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Fennel, one of the oldest plants used in herbal medicine, is a native herb of the Mediterranean region. Cultivated since the Middle Ages, fennel has been used medicinally and in cooking across the USA, Europe, Asia and Africa. The fennel plant grows flower clusters, which contain new seeds.
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Black tea is one of the most commonly consumed hot beverages in the world, and when brewed then chilled, many enjoy it in the form of iced tea.
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Green tea is a caffeinated beverage made from unfermented tea leaves. While many people are familiar with green teaโs antioxidant and cancer-fighting properties, the effects of regular green tea consumption have been extensively studied and linked to a variety of health benefits.
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Green tea is a type of traditional tea that is enjoyed by consumers worldwide and was first cultivated in India and China, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Your skin is the largest organ in your body. A variety of factors can irritate, clog and inflame this organ, leading to redness, swelling, burning and itching. According to MedlinePlus, allergies, irritants and your genes can also result in rashes, hives and acne.
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