Hey there, viewers!
Most of us love looking at roses, but did you know they offer health benefits?
Especially when they’re a part of tea.
That’s right, rose tea is absolutely fantastic!
Let’s talk about it in today’s video!
Is it caffeine-free?
Can it help you lose weight?
What about its antioxidants?
Can rose tea alleviate pain?
We’ll talk about all of this AND more...
What is Rose Tea?
There are more than 130 species of roses in the world, and almost every one of them is
edible.
Most can be used as ingredients for tea, even if some varieties are sweet, while others
are bitter.
Rose tea is made from the petals and buds of rose flowers.
It’s very easy to prepare rose tea.
All you need are dried or fresh petals that are free of pesticides.
Take three cups of water and boil the petals for about five minutes.
You can then strain the tea into cups to drink.
If you use dried petals or buds, put one tablespoon in a cup.
Now steep it in boiling water for about 10 to 20 minutes.
Do you love trying different herbal teas?
Which one is your favorite?
Green tea, white tea, fruit teas, flower teas?
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Health Benefits of Rose Tea
1.
Naturally caffeine-free Most of the beverages you have on a daily
basis contain caffeine.
Whether it’s coffee, tea or even hot chocolate, you’re bound to find some caffeine in them.
Caffeine has several benefits to it, including reduced fatigue and increased alertness.
But some people choose to avoid it altogether because of its side effects.
For example, caffeine increases your blood pressure and even causes anxiety in some people.
This is where rose tea can be very helpful.
Rose tea does not have any caffeine in it whatsoever!
This makes it a great substitute for any other hot beverages you’re thinking of having.
Of course, this only counts in cases where the tea is made with 100% rose petal.
If you mix rose petals with regular tea, you’d still be taking in some caffeine.
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2.
Hydration and weight loss Considering rose tea is mostly made of water,
one of the advantages of drinking it is hydration.
If you drink multiple cups of rose tea, you’ll be increasing your water intake by a huge
amount.
Hydration is so important.
Not getting enough water can cause issues like fatigue, headache, muscle cramps, and
low blood pressure.
You need to stay hydrated if you want gorgeous skin.
If you want to avoid any of these problems, you need to make sure you’re drinking enough
water.
This is where rose tea comes in.
Rose tea will allow you to meet your hydration needs, all while helping you feel refreshed
and energized.
On top of hydration, rose water can help you lose weight.
Water does this by boosting your metabolism.
Research suggests drinking 500 ml of water a day can increase your metabolism by as much
as 30%.
Additionally, if you drink water before you have your meals, you will tend to feel full
for a longer period.
As a result, you’re more likely to reduce the number of calories you consume.
This can also help bring down your weight.
More water will also decrease your chances of kidney stones.
So if you’re trying to get in shape, but you’re tired of drinking the same boring
bottle of water, have some rose tea.
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3.
Rich in antioxidants Free radicals are created in your body as
part of the metabolism process.
Too many free radicals lead to oxidative stress.
This can be bad for your health and can cause cellular damage as well.
To deal with these radicals, you need antioxidants.
This is another place where rose tea shines.
The antioxidants in rose tea are called polyphenols.
If you have a diet packed with polyphenols, you can prevent certain types of cancer from
growing.
Polyphenols will also lower your chances of type-2 diabetes and heart disease.
Drinking rose tea can also help your brain function.
Research has shown that there are actually more antioxidants in rose tea than there are
in green tea.
Pretty cool, right?
Rose tea is also a great source of gallic acid.
This gallic acid makes up 10 to 55% of the phenol content in rose tea.
This compound also has anticancer, antimicrobial and anti inflammatory effects.
Along with these antioxidants, rose tea is also packed with anthocyanins (an-thuh-sahy-uhn)
which constitute 10% of the phenol content.
Anthocyanins are colored pigments, which can help maintain good eye health.
Your ability to pee will also improve.
They also help improve your memory and reduce the risk of certain cancers.
You can get 30 to 50% more antioxidants from rose petal extract than you can from rose
petal tea.
This is because the hot water you use for the tea is unable to extract all the antioxidants.
Now I’m not saying you should skip rose tea.
It’s a terrific place to start.
4.
Alleviates menstrual pain At least 50% of women suffer from menstrual
pain and discomfort.
Some of them even struggle with vomiting, fatigue, back pain, headaches and diarrhea
during this time.
While you can use medication to treat these effects, many women prefer alternative methods.
For instance, in traditional Chinese medicine, rose tea made from the buds or leaves of the
plant have been used to treat menstrual pain.
A study was conducted in Taiwan to observe the effects of rose tea among 130 teenagers.
The participants were asked to drink two cups of rose tea every day for a period of 12 days.
They were asked to start drinking the beverage a week before their period, and for six menstrual
cycles.
The group that drank the tea experienced less menstrual pain than the group that didn’t
have it.
They also performed better on cognitive tests.
The study suggests rose tea can be helpful in alleviating menstrual pain, especially
if you’re not into the idea of medication.
This is all the more reason to give it a try.
5.
Other benefits There are many additional benefits to rose
tea.
For instance, some experts claim that the extract can delay the onset of dementia.
Similarly, rose tea can help you if you're suffering from depression.
It does this by relaxing your mind and soothing any stress you may be feeling.
When it comes to allergies, rose tea is said to reduce your chances of having a reaction.
It also contains properties that fight against bad bacteria.
Looking to improve your resistance to insulin?
Do you want to boost your heart health?
You should be drinking rose tea every day!
Rose tea can also help treat symptoms of liver disease.
Having trouble going to the bathroom?
Rose tea can fight against feelings of constipation.
It's said to act as a sort of laxative for your body, making your trips to the toilet
so much easier.
Rose tea also helps you avoid things like arthritis.
Certain teas can make you healthier.
Based on what we just outlined, rose tea is definitely one of them.
But what about other teas?
There are so many to choose from.
Have I sparked your interest?
Let’s keep the conversation going with a couple more videos, shall we?
Check out What Drinking Tea Every Day Will Do To Your Body.
You can also try 14 Reasons You Should Drink Black Tea Every Day!
Go ahead, click one.
Or better yet, watch both, and learn more about healthy teas and their effect on your
body.
Will you be trying rose tea after watching this video?
Let us know in the comments below!