The best purifying herbal teas

Ginger also helps with colds and sore throats. St. John's wort, lemon balm, and hawthorn also help with stress.

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Detoxifying and purifying herbal teas

DETOXIFIING HERBAL TEAS

Have you overindulged and now feel tired and bloated ? If so, the solution to your problem is a good cleansing herbal tea to help your body eliminate excess toxins.

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ST. JOHN'S WORT, LEMON BALM AND GINGER

Those made with St. John's wort, lemon balm, and hawthorn are excellent, also ideal for combating anxiety and stress . Bring water to a boil, add 40 grams of St. John's wort, 30 grams of lemon balm, and 15 grams of hawthorn , and let steep for a few minutes. This herbal tea will help you feel calm and relaxed, and you'll also be able to sleep better.

GINGER

And did you know you can make a delicious detox tea with ginger? Rich in essential oils like zingiberene, turmeric, camphor, and other active ingredients called gingerols, which have analgesic, antioxidant, and bactericidal properties, ginger is also an effective remedy for joint pain, headaches , coughs, and colds . Simply add a little grated ginger to a tea or soup to counteract the feeling of congestion typical of a fever.

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And that's not all: ginger tea also helps burn excess fat.

Here's how to prepare it:

  • Cut the ginger into thin slices, keeping in mind that you will need about 4-5 slices for each cup.
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  • Boil enough water for each cup you want to make, add the ginger slices, and then reduce the heat to low.
  • Boil until you begin to smell the unmistakable ginger aroma.
  • Sweeten to taste with sugar or honey. It's also fine Lemon; although it does take away some of the spicy sensation characteristic of ginger.
  • Drink the herbal tea while it is still hot or pour it into a bottle, store it in the refrigerator and consume it cold within 3-4 days.

NETTLE

Nettle, rich in folic acid and minerals, also has a powerful cleansing effect on the body. Nettle tea is also recommended during weight-loss diets.

DETOXIFYING HERBAL TEA WITH BIRCH AND DANDELION

Ingredients:

  • 30 g birch (leaves) (in percentage: 30%)
  • 30 g orthosiphon (leaves) (in percentage: 30%)
  • 20 g dandelion (roots) (in percentage: 20%)
  • 10 g liquorice (roots) (in percentage: 10%)
  • 10 g rosemary (leaves) (in percentage: 10%)

For every litre of boiling water you will need approximately 10-20 grams of the preparation: leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes.

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