Discover the benefits of herbal tea on your health and find your favourite blend in this comprehensive guide.
Herbal teas have been enjoyed for centuries… But they’re more than just a refreshing alternative to coffee.
The benefits of herbal teas are far-reaching and, if you’re just getting started on your exploration into your favourite blends, you might be surprised to learn some of the ways they can impact you!
In this guide, we’ll take a high-level look at the benefits of herbal tea, exploring specific herbs and their effect on your health.
Let’s dive in!
Mental health benefits of herbal tea
From teas that help calm the nervous system to blends that help you focus, herbal tea has a number of benefits for your mental health.
Discover Nutra Relax, for example, which includes chamomile, lemon balm and hawthorn berries which have all been explored as natural remedies for anxiety disorders.
Alternatively, look at Nutra Head if you want a blend that can relax and calm you without making you sleepy (as well as reducing headaches!). This contains powerful ingredients such as lavender which has been shown to stabilise the mood.
Read our guide to the best herbal teas for mental health to find the perfect blend for your specific concerns.
The impact of herbal tea on the immune system
The immune system requires a careful balance of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to function properly; by drinking a herbal tea like Nutra Defence, you can help boost this system and prevent yourself from experiencing infections or inflammation.
Nutra Defence contains elderberry, liquorice, mullein, ginger, ginseng and thyme which have all been shown to contribute to the body’s natural defence system. Astragalus, elderberry and thyme all contain antioxidants, for example, while ginger has antiviral and antibacterial properties and has been proven in studies to reduce inflammation in the body.
Because of ingredients like ginger, this tea can also have a soothing impact on the respiratory tract, throat and mouth. If you want to take this a step further, you can also drink Nutra Throat which is carefully designed to support the upper respiratory tract, throat, pharynx and vocal cords.
The digestive benefits of drinking herbal tea
The benefits of drinking herbal tea for the digestive system are well documented. Some teas help with weight loss, for example, while others reduce acid reflux.
Here’s a closer look at which ingredients support different areas of the digestive system:
- Teas like Nutra Trim support weight loss through ingredients like green tea and guarana.
- Blood-sugar-regulating blends like Nutra Glycemia can help to regulate blood sugar through ingredients like cinnamon and fenugreek.
- Herbal blends of liquorice and shatavari root can reduce acid reflux and support the intestinal tract.
- Cholesterol-balancing teas like Nutra Lipid use the power of garlic and red yeast rice, artichoke leaf and green tea. Holy basil and hawthorn berries simultaneously support the heart.
- Teas such as Nutra Thyroid regulate normal thyroid activity through ingredients like bladderwrack.
- Detox teas such as Nutra Cleanse sustain the body’s detoxification process and maintain liver function.
- Teas like Nutra Flow and Nutra Release help you maintain normal urinary tract function and excretory function of the kidneys.
The impact of herbal tea on bones and joints
Herbal teas that include ingredients like nettle and curcumin can support your bones and joints as you age.
Nutra Joint, for example, includes a perfect blend of herbs to help you maintain bone strength, joint flexibility and joint health. Its hero ingredient curcumin has been shown in studies to support arthritis treatment.
Supporting eye health with herbal tea
As we age, our eyes can require a little extra support. Luckily, by enjoying a herbal tea such as Nutra Vision you can boost visual clarity, retinal function and blood flow to the eyes. This blend includes eyebright which supports the functions of vision and the retina and bilberry which helps maintain good circulation of blood in microvessels.
The impact of herbal tea on sexual & reproductive health
Whether you’re looking to boost your libido or support your body throughout pregnancy, you can do so with a tasty cup of herbal tea!
Nutra Lust, for example, includes ashwagandha and ginseng which support the health of the female reproductive organs and male sexual function while Nutra Mother contains Fenugreek to support the production of breast milk.
Make the most of the benefits of drinking herbal tea
Start growing your herbal tea collection to nourish your whole body! As you can see from this guide, our range includes something for every area of the body. Take a look today!