The Benefits Of Herbal Health Drinks

By Nita McKinney


Herbal health drinks are big business these days. There are many drinks that claim to have added vitamins and minerals in them or herb and planet extracts. The reason for this explosion in the number of drinks is that people are alive to the potential health benefits of herbs such as rose-hips, and even flowers like dandelion.

Tea originally came from the Far East, brought to the rest of the world by the Chinese. At it's simplest it is freshly boiled water infused with herbal leaves. From this humble beginning has grown a massive industry that uses anything from peppermint to chamomile to make teas.

The best way to make the drink is to pour hot water over the teabag while it's in the cup. To extract the herbs from the teabag, leave it in for around five minutes, but not much longer, as it effects the flavor. An alternative is to use loose herbs and infusion teapot, one with a filter that will separate the bits of leaves from the water when you pour.

The use of fresh herbs has taken off because many people grow them in their gardens. If using them to make tea then try to keep to a simple formula of two teaspoons were cup. Dried herbs are a little more pungent so you only need one teaspoon of them. If you're making the drink for kids then you might want to put a bit of honey to sweeten the drink.

Herbal tonics are something that many people have started drinking. They are fairly easy to make, though it does take a while for them to become drinkable. They are made by placing fresh herbs, such as rosemary or nettles, in a jar and adding some red wine. After stirring with a wooden spoon you then seal the jar for around four weeks, to let the drink assume the flavor of the herbs. Try drinking a bit each day for maximum benefit.

If you're after a drink that helps promote well-being then be sure to choose a product that has been researched, sourced and has high quality ingredients. It might be best choose drinks that have only natural things in them, therefore avoid products that have flavoring or coloring in them. One of the best ways to do it is to make your own beverage, but there are products on the market that are nearly as good.

Herbal teas have been known to help relieve a wide range of conditions. Things like coughs and colds are said to be relieved by simmering some ginger root in water for around 10 minutes and adding lemon juice and honey. Take out the ginger and serve. Stomach complaints have been treated by giving the complainant some tea infused with peppermint. It's said to help relieve bloated and upset stomachs.

One of the benefits of herbal health drinks is the lack of additives and things like caffeine. They can be a very versatile drink too, with many different medicinal uses. It can help calm the mind too. Some people like nothing better than to sit back with a cup of chamomile and spearmint tea and relax.




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