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For thousands of years, people have been drinking tea.
Herbal teas deserve a special mention for the awesome benefits they offer.
From improving your digestion to aiding in sleep, herbal teas do a lot for you.
So is there any tea that can boost your brain health?
What about relieving your stress?
It turns out there are many!
In today’s video, we’ll be discussing the best herbal teas for stress relief and
brain health.
Can lemon balm tea help?
What’s linden tea?
How about chamomile?
We’ll be talking about all of these AND more...
1.
Lemon Balm Do you love citrusy teas?
If so, you’ll also love lemon balm.
It’s delicious, refreshing, and good for your mood!
The herb lemon balm has been big for thousands of years now.
It provides relief for those suffering from stress, and also helps them relax and improve
their mood.
You can get herb lemon in various forms including capsules, tablets and creams.
But lemon balm can also be had as a tea.
A study in 2014 showed that eating food with lemon balm can not only improve stress levels
but also your cognitive functions.
Participants in the study were asked to do tasks that involved memory, mathematics and
concentration.
Those who took the lemon balm did better than the group that didn’t take it.
Have you tried lemon balm tea before?
What did it taste like?
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2.
Linden Tea Lindentea is made from parts of the linden
tree including the flowers, leaves and even bark.
It has been used as the traditional medicine to reduce anxiety and soothe your nerves.
It also helps with insomnia and headaches.
In one study, it was found that Linden tea has a compound that affects the acid in your
body.
This is a naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a messenger to your brain.
It works the same way anti-anxiety meds work.
If you’re taking medication for blood pressure, you may want to avoid Linden tea.
It brings your blood pressure down even further.
3.
Chamomile People who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome
(IBS) undergo a lot of stress.
They’re never really sure which foods affect their system.
This causes a lot of stress and anxiety, due to the higher chances of a stomach upset.
Chamomile tea can help with both your IBS and anxiety.
The herb is traditionally used to treat intestinal issues.
These include gas, upset stomach and inflammation.
Sometimes, people suffering from IBS can also have anxiety-related stools.
Chamomile tea can help stop that while also helping you deal with insomnia related issues.
A study among participants suffering from IBS showed taking chamomile extract every
day for 4 weeks reduced bloating, abdominal pain and irregular bowel movements.
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4.
Rosemary Tea Rosemary is another herb that’s useful for
cooking and fragrances.
However, it can also be used to make herbal tea.
Research suggests drinking rosemary on a regular basis can reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer’s
disease.
Rosemary has certain compounds that boost your overall brain health.
These compounds have the added benefit of reducing inflammation and preventing ulcers.
They can also help with indigestion and joint pain.
This tea is also high in antioxidants, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
5.
Lavender Tea Lavender tea has multiple benefits, including
helping with your mental health and digestion.
For quite a while, lavender extract has been used as part of aromatherapy, which can help
you relax.
One study among participants, struggling with anxiety and depression, found that drinking
lavender tea every morning and night brought down anxiety and depression levels.
Along with the mental health benefits, lavender can improve your sleep.
If your stomach’s upset, drinking lavender tea can resolve it.
There’s also other benefits like calming your nerves and improving the health of your
skin.
Lavender tea can help soothe your menstrual cramps as well.
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6.
Rose Tea Rose tea can be especially beneficial for
women.
When you’re going through menstruation, you experience discomfort.
Rose tea can relieve some of it.
Rose petals have been added to cakes and jelly for quite a while.
It’s also used as a flavouring agent.
But it’s not just about flavour.
These rose petals are a great source of antioxidants, including vitamins C, A and E.
One study among young women showed that drinking rose tea helped bring down menstrual pain,
and reduce anxiety levels.
The other compounds in rose tea help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Rose tea also improves digestion and also has antimicrobial properties.
It reduces inflammation as well.
7.
Jasmine Tea If you’re a tea person, you may know the
calming effects jasmine has on you.
That’s why jasmine tea is a great bedtime beverage.
It helps you relax and go to sleep.
The compounds in jasmine trigger the neurotransmitter responsible for bringing relaxation to your
nervous system, while at the same time relieving your anxiety.
A study among healthy adults showed that smelling the fragrance of jasmine had sedative effects.
It also decreased the heart rate of the participants, helping them get into a calmer mood.
Usually, jasmine is mixed with black or green tea.
But if you’re looking to drink jasmine before bed, it’s best to choose a caffeine-free
version.
8.
Valerian Root Tea For you to feel well rested when you wake
up, you need to fall into a deep sleep.
This is the part of your sleep that restores your mood and helps you feel refreshed in
the morning.
This is where valerian root can come in handy.
This root is known to have a great impact on the quality of your sleep, as well as the
quantity, especially when it comes to deep sleep.
Research has shown that valerian root works by blocking an enzyme that interferes with
the neurotransmitter calming your brain.
Because of this, you will be able to sleep better.
Further research has shown that the valerian herb can increase the time you spend in a
deep sleep.
It also helps you fall asleep quicker.
9.
Peppermint Tea You can make peppermint tea using the dried
leaves from the plant.
According to various studies, peppermint can relieve an upset stomach, and help with constipation.
Peppermint tea can improve your immune system and increase your focus, while at the same
time reducing your stress levels.
A study on cardiac patients also showed that peppermint aromatherapy can reduce pain and
anxiety levels among participants who were given an IV.
10.
Oat Straw Tea Oat straw tea is made from parts of the oat
plant.
This includes the stems, seeds and flowers.
A study among older adults showed that oat herb extract can increase your attention levels
and improve your concentration.
Oat straw has been used for a long time as part of traditional medicine to help you relax
and improve your mood.
It also helps reduce your fatigue levels.
Oat straw tea can also stabilize your blood sugar and reduce depression.
11.
Matcha Tea If you’re looking to relax and feel better,
matcha tea is a great option.
Matcha has a high concentration of L-Theanine.
The combination of caffeine and L-theanine in matcha tea produces a calming effect on
your body.
So drink up, and cool down.
These are the herbal teas that can help you de-stress and boost your brain health.
But you first need to recognize you have a problem.
This is the first step towards getting better.
There are warning signs associated with emotional and mental exhaustion.
The same is true for stress.
Watch out for these symptoms if you’ve been driving yourself too hard.
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Or better yet, watch both, and learn more about how to improve your mental health.
Do you like herbal tea?
Will you be trying any of these after watching this video?
Let us know in the comments below!