7 tea recipes and their properties –

Whether it’s cold to refresh you in the morning, or warm before bed, who doesn’t love a good cup of tea? The possibilities are endless: you can use fruits, flowers, seeds, herbs, barks and roots in your preparations. But despite being natural, caution is needed in some cases: some plants are not suitable for babies or those with high blood pressure, for example. Know more:

Who can drink tea?

Some people often offer tea to babies in order to relieve colic. According to nutritionist Dayse Paravidino, the habit can even help, but it is worth remembering that children before six months of age should not ingest anything other than breast milk, which in itself is rich and nutritionally complete. Breastfeeding moms can use some plants (but it’s worth consulting a nutritionist to find out which ones).

The same goes for those suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure). “Green tea, horsetail, carqueja and black tea are examples of teas to be avoided by those using medication to control blood pressure”, says the specialist. In any case, it’s always good to ask your doctor.

Dayse also recommends ingesting the drink without sugar. In this way, the liquid is healthier and you can feel the original aroma and flavor.

7 tea recipes and their properties

cocoa tea

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Helps in improving mood, blood flow, PMS symptoms and anxiety control.

Boil 500 ml of water. When it boils, turn off the heat and add two dessert spoons of cocoa almond shell. Wait five to 10 minutes, strain and drink.

espinheira-santa

“Very well known for its action on gastric discomforts (heartburn, gastritis and colic)”, explains Dayse.

Add the espinheira-santa leaves in boiling water, cover and let stand for about 10 minutes. Strain and drink warm.

mauve

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Anti-inflammatory and decongestant of the respiratory tract.

Just put 2 tablespoons of dried mallow leaves in a cup of boiling water, let it rest for 10 minutes and strain.

Chamomile

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It has a calming effect by reducing anxiety and stress.

In 250 ml of boiling water, add 2 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers. Cover, let stand for about 10 minutes and strain before drinking.

old man cinnamon

Helps in combating joint pain.

Boil the water, remove from the heat and place dry old cinnamon leaves, letting it rest for about 10 minutes. Then strain and drink.

horsetail

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Used as a diuretic and ally in the prevention of urinary infections.

Just boil 200 ml of water and add 1 tablespoon of dry leaf.

white cranberry

Improves menopausal discomforts.

Boil 200 mL of water and infuse 2g of white mulberry leaves for about 15 minutes. Then strain and drink 3 cups a day.