Herbal tea health benefits are many and can be considered as a herbal medicine.
Herbal medicine is the study of botany and the use of medicinal plants. Plants have been the basis for medicinal treatments through much of human history and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today. Herbal tea is rich in antioxidants, which prevent free radical damage and reduce cell damage. Herbal tea can be considered as a herbal medicine as it improves digestion and immunity. It helps in relieving constipation too .
Ingredients:
1. To a pan or vessel add water tea power, cardamom, Ginger,mint leaves, basil leaves and sugar.
2. Boil for 8-10 minutes.
3. Add milk and simmer for 3 to 4 mintues.
4. Strain the tea into cup using a strainer.
5. Serve hot in an insulated tumbler..
Tulsi Herbal tea:
Benefits of tulsi and ginger in relieving congestion and soothing the respiratory system are well known. Mint rich in vitamin C also helps in relieving cold and cough, fever.
Ingredients:
1. ½ cup tulsi (Indian basil) leaves .
2. ¼ cup mint leaves (Phudina).
3. 1 tbsp roughly chopped ginger (Adeale).
4. 2 tbsp honey.
Method of preparation:
1. Combine the tulsi leaves, mint and ginger in a mixer and blend to a coarse paste using very little water.
2. Transfer a the paste into a non –stick saucepan, add 1 ½ cups of water, mix well and boil for 5 to 7 minutes while stirring occasionally.
3. Strain the mixture using honey and mix well.
4. Serve immediately.
Nutrient values (Addre) per cup. Value per % Daily values:
| Energy | 61 cal | 3% |
| protein | 0.1g | 0 |
| carbohydrates | 16.5g | 0 |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0 |
| cholesteral | 0mg |
Vitamins:
| Vitamin A | 16.2mcg | 0% |
| vitaminB1(thiamine) | 0mg | 0 |
| vitaminB2(Riboflavin) | 0mg | 0 |
| vitaminB3 | 0mg | 0 |
| vitamin C | 0mg | 0 |
| Folic Acid (vitamin B9) | 1.5mg | 1% |
Minerals:
| calcium | 3.2mg | 1% |
| magnesium | 1mg | 0 |
| iron | 0.2mg | 1 |
| phosphorus | 1.4mg | 0 |
| sodium | 0.8mg | 0 |
| patassium | 10.4mg | 0 |
| zinc | 0mg | 0 |
Dr Rajeshwari.B.M,Bellary Email: rmorabad@rediffmail.com Mob: 9742490302 |
