7 interesting reasons to try clove tea!

 

Tea is an indispensable part of our lives and sipping on a hot cup of tea is enough to kick-start the day. However, if you are bored with the usual green tea or black tea, here’s something you can try – clove tea. Though cloves are found in every Indian kitchen and add an extra zing to your life, not many know that you can reap health benefits of cloves in its tea form as well. Right from rejuvenating your senses to acting as a natural sanitizer, clove tea has many hidden health benefits.

 

#1 Relieves gum pain and toothache
Clove is packed with anti-inflammatory components that aid in relieving swelling of gums. So if you are suffering from toothache or gum pain, gargle your mouth with warm clove tea to combat these symptoms. Clove tea removes the bacteria from your mouth, thereby aiding in quick relief from toothache and gum pain.

#2 Treats sinus infections
Are you suffering from a congested chest or sinus? Well, drink a cup of warm clove tea (especially in the morning) to clear the infections and gain quick relief from sinus. The presence of eugenol makes clove a powerful expectorant agent clearing up congested phlegm and spreading warmth around the area.

#3 Alleviates fever
Clove tea is high in magnesium and a rich source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K which makes it a nutrient-rich drink. Being anti-inflammatory in nature, clove tea fights off bacterial infection. It is also antipyretic in nature, thus lowering your body temperature along with boosting immunity levels.

#4 Aids in digestion
A cup of clove tea before lunch or dinner can stimulate blood flow and improve saliva production for better digestion of food. Apart from these, clove tea boosts gastric secretions and possesses analgesic properties that combat acidity and stomach pain caused due to indigestion or flatulence. In addition to this, this tea also exerts potent anti-emetic (anti-nausea) effects.

#5 Kills intestinal parasites
Clove tea has been used since ancient times to kill intestinal parasites. The presence of anti-inflammatory compounds in clove is responsible for clearing parasites from the body and relieve its symptoms, namely abdominal pain and upset stomach. Read about four natural remedies for intestinal worms.

#6 Acts as a natural sanitizer
Not many people are aware of the fact that cold clove tea acts as an excellent hand sanitizer. All you need to do is pour clove tea over your hands and rub your hands. This will create friction, which in turn aids in cleansing the dirt and bacterial load present on the skin. And, what’s more interesting about this is that it is natural and hence, doesn’t have any side-effects as seen in commercially available sanitizer
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#6 Soothes arthritic pain
If you are suffering from arthritis and its agonising pain, try ice-cold clove tea compress for effective relief. As cloves are known to be powerful analgesic agents, applying cold compresses with its tea relieves joint pain, muscle pain, swelling and ligament injury. Apply the compress for 20 minutes twice or thrice in a day to get relief from arthritic pain.

#7 Heals skin infections
Being loaded with antiseptic properties, clove tea plays a key role in dealing with various skin problems. Clove tea contains volatile oils that aid in clearing toxins from the body. When applied topically, it heals exterior wounds. You can also apply this tea onto skin to protect against skin injuries or scrapes, fungal infections of the skin such as athlete’s foot or ringworm.

How to prepare clove tea?

• Add one teaspoon of clove in mortar and pestle and grind them coarsely.
• Now, add this powder to a cup of water and allow it to boil for 5 – 10 minutes.
• After it starts boiling, add half a teaspoon of tea powder and let this mixture steep for few more minutes.
• Now, strain the liquid and allow it cool.
• Drink this mixture when warm (you can also store this tea in the refrigerator if using for other purposes)

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Lemon Peels: The Cheapest Investment In Your Health?

Lemon is so blessed with natural healing properties that no part of it should go to waste. Lemons have many widely known uses, adding a refreshing zest to your water, cleaning household items, and adding flavor to numerous dishes. 

However, many people only consider using its juice and pulp. If you’re only using the juice and discarding the peel, you may be missing out.

So what are the major advantages of using the whole lemon?

1. It gives you more vitamins. 

Lemon peels contain as much as 5 to 10 times more vitamins than the lemon juice itself. To name a few: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, beta carotene, folate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

2. It helps in fighting cancer. 

Lemon peels are health rejuvenators in eradicating toxic elements in the body. This means that lemon peels help rid the body of carcinogenic elements. Lemon peels consists of components known as salvestrol Q40 and limonene, which are known to fight against cancerous cells in the body. Also, the flavonoids present in the peel are known to be effective when it comes to curbing the division of cancerous cells. 

Therefore, consumption of lemon peel is known to be a preventive measure against development of various types of cancers including breast cancer, colon cancer, and skin cancer. A study revealed that consumption of hot tea with lemon peel has proved to be beneficial in preventing the development of cancer cells.

3. It improves bone health. 

Lemon peels have lots of calcium and Vitamin C. Consuming lemon peels will help prevent osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory polyarthritis, and other bone conditions.

4. It decreases cholesterol levels. 

Digesting lemon peels will help lower the LDL cholesterol, or the bad cholesterol through its polyphenol flavonoids. Vitamin C and vitamin P help in clearing the blood vessels, preventing or minimizing the risks of developing the interrelated conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetic heart disease.

How Benefits of Tea Can Makes You Healthier

In the whole world, I think Tea is the most widely used every morning as the drinking substance by all ages. But why?  It may be due to benefits of tea that it is providing. It has taken centuries to do research and found out the tea benefits.

Tea is produced naturally; it is basically an herb plant which is rich in polyphenol which is approximate 800 to 900 times more as present in vegetables and fruits and flavonoid antioxidants. These nutrients are linked up with various diseases.

Researchers say that after water, tea is the most consumed beverage as it is enriched with antioxidant. All around the world the tea is prepared with different flavors like chocolate, mint, pudina, ginger, lemon, honey.

Health Benefits of Tea That You Should Know

Tea can be taken in different form; some take black tea, herbal tea, lemon tea or green tea while some might prefer it with milk. There are several advantages of having tea in daily life; some of them are as follows

General Health Awareness: Benefits of Tea

1. It lowers down the risk of heart or chronic disease, maintains cholesterol level. It helps in proper blood circulation.
2. Drinking tea also reduces the risk of lung, skin, oral, breast or ovarian cancer. It has antioxidants that diminish peculiar cell growth.
3. Tea also helps to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath. Its intake also does not stain teeth or cause any cavities or infection. Thus helps in proper oral breathing and health.
4. It helps in proper functioning of Kidney and liver. Both these internal body parts are very important for the proper functioning of the human body. Having regular a cup of tea, doesn’t allow the kidney stones development. It helps in reduction of iron accumulation by the antioxidant present in it.
5. It also helps in weight loss. Obesity is the major issue of other health disorders. Tea helps to use body insulin and glucose and thus helps in reducing weight and keeps body fit and fine.
6. It helps to cure osteoporosis, it strengthens body muscles. Generally osteoporosis is seen more in females as compared to males.

Early morning tea makes you look freshen up; you don’t even look ill or tired in office or day time. A cup of lemon tea, black tea or green tea while work in office gives you energy throughout the day.

Tea has been discovered around 4700 years ago. It is beneficial since then as it has many health advantages over years

                        Must-Have Herbs for Skincare

1. Rose Petals

Most of us are probably familiar with how often roses are used in personal care products—as rose water, rose scented lotions and, of course, perfume. Indeed, rose petals are a wonderful tonic for the skin. A cooled infusion (tea) of rose petals can be used as an eye or mouthwash, due to the antiseptic characteristics of the rose. Add in the anti-inflammatory qualities and you’ve got a wonderful toner for skin troubled by rashes, irritation, or acne. Just spritz it on the skin after cleansing. For acne-prone skin, mix a toner of one part rose infusion and one part aloe juice. Use this after cleansing in the morning and evening. Keep it in the fridge for the longest shelf-life.

Rose is also a wonderful tonic for mature and aging skin, due to its vitamin C content and ability to rehydrate and soothe the skin. You can add a few drops of rose essential oil to the moisturizers you already use, or blend an ounce of jojoba oil (which is readily absorbed by the skin, as it so closely mimics the skin’s own sebum, or natural oil; it does not need to be refrigerated and has a long shelf life) with 8 drops of rose essential oil. Smooth this on your face at night, or anytime the skin feels tight and dry.

To cleanse dry skin, try the following: find rosewater or brew some rose petal tea (1tsp of herb per 6oz of water). Combine two tablespoons of rosewater or rose tea with two tablespoons of raw honey and 1/2 cup of almond oil. Massage a small amount into skin. Rinse well and pat dry. This cleanser can be stored in your medicine cabinet, no need for refrigeration. If your skin still feels dry after cleansing, massage in a little more almond oil.

The antiseptic nature of rose also makes it a wonderful treatment for wounds, bruises, rashes, and incisions. To use, take a clean washcloth, dip into the warm or chilled tea (1tbs per cup of water, steeped 10 minutes), depending on the nature of the injury, and place on the wound. For sore muscles, try rubbing the area with a rose-infused oil. Try two parts oil to one part herb. Grind the dry petals and infuse them in the oil. Let this sit at least two weeks in a dark spot, strain, and use, warming the oil as you wish.

2. Chamomile

The health of our liver is reflected in the health of our skin. Chamomile is an herb you can use internally to help tone the digestive system, liver, and kidneys. When these organs are working and healthy, wastes will be processed the way they were meant to be—through elimination—and not through the skin.

 

Chamomile is also a wonderful external addition to your skincare regime, especially if your skin is sensitive, mature, or irritated and chapped by the elements. Apply cool chamomile tea as a toner to the skin. Search out a chamomile hydrosol and spritz this on the skin. For helping the skin heal from sun or windburn, try adding a few drops of chamomile essential oil to an ounce of jojoba oil. Apply sparingly as needed. This herb’s ability to ease inflammation as well as its ability to soothe the senses will calm the body and the mind.

To cleanse the skin (especially good for combination skin), try brewing a strong cup of chamomile tea (two tsp of loose herb or two teabags per 6oz of water, letting it steep 10 minutes). Blend this with one half cup of ground, whole grain oatmeal (rolled Scottish oats is what I use, then grind in a clean coffee grinder) and one tablespoon of raw (not pasteurized) honey (honey is a demulcent, which means it pulls moisture to the skin; it also fights acne and protects against damaging rays from the sun and regenerates skin, protecting against free radicals). Place a small amount of this in your palms and massage into skin. Rinse with warm water. Store the rest in the fridge–without preservatives, this cleanser won’t last long on the shelf. If parts of your skin feel tight after washing, try a little almond or jojoba oil massaged into dry areas.

Finally, you can also apply chamomile externally as a paste to help heal burns, skin ulcers, eczema. To use, grind dried flowers with a (clean!) coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle, add some water  and a bit of whole grain oatmeal (also soothing for the skin; you don’t need to grind it for this recipe) until you’ve reached a desirable consistency. Keep the paste moist by covering the area with a warm, damp towel. Allow the affected area to rest for fifteen minutes or so, then bathe in cool water until the paste is dissolved. Repeat as often as necessary—until comfort is achieved and the area has healed.

Top 10 Important Chamomile Tea Benefits for Skin

 

Chamomile is an herb that refers to a range of different daisy like plants, which are a member of Asteraceae family. Chamomile has been used in traditional medicine for many centuries by healers of different cultures including the Egyptians and the Greeks. There are many different species of chamomile, the two most commonly being German chamomile (Marticaria recutita) and Roman chamomile (Chanmaemelum nobile).

They have been used since Ancient times for their calming, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in treatment of various medical conditions such as cold, sore throat, gingivitis, insomnia, anxiety, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, psoriasis, eczema and acne. Chamomile is available as dried flower heads, an infusion (tea), liquid extract, essential oil, tinctures (concentrated in alcohol) and in creams and ointments. Tea bags are the most common form found in grocery stores and pharmacies. Both the fresh and dried flowers of chamomile have been used to create teas for centuries to cure number of health problems. The active ingredient in chamomile essential oil is known as bisabolol, which is responsible for giving chamomile,  anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Therefore chamomile tea has numerous health, beauty and medicinal benefits.

Here in this post, you’ll find incredible health and beauty benefits of chamomile tea on skin. Have a look and enjoy reading it.

 

10) Acne Treatment

 

Chamomile tea can fight against acne scars and eliminate through its anxiolytic and antioxidant properties. There are two ways to use chamomile tea for acne treatment. It can be taken orally or used topically. In both cases, the tea has to be brewed to allow the active ingredients to get extracted into tea solution. And in some cases, acne can be treated both by drinking and rubbing the same herbal teas leaves on the skin which is found to be very effective.

9) Skin Bleach

 

The herbal tea act as excellent natural skin bleach. It lightens your complexion and gives a healthy glow naturally. Chamomile tea has been used for centuries as a skin lightener. It tightens your pores, soften your skin and when used consistently over two to three week period, will fade spots and acne scars. Boil three tablespoons of dried camomile flowers with 1 cup of water for about 8-10 minutes. After straining the mixture, add one tablespoon of honey and rose water to the mixture. Now apply on face and neck area and keep for about 15 minutes and later rinse thoroughly with fresh water. This remedy gives your skin a bleaching effect and lightens your skin.

8) Act as good facial scrub


When mixed and blended with milk, chamomile tea provides a very good body and facial scrub. In another method, the contents of tea bag can be mixed with sugar and olive oil to make good scrub. Apply this scrub gently on face and massage it. Rinse your skin with cold water and pat dry.  It helps to remove the entire dead and dry skin cell giving a beautiful glow on the skin. And as once applied on skin it leaves skin with soothing feeling.

7) Soothing Effect

 

Chamomile tea is found to be very effective in soothing skin irritation and sunburns when applied topically on skin surface. Tea bags also provides soothing effect for tired eyes after working on computer for long hours or after watching TV continuously. Chamomile tea also act as wonderful, soothing healer when used in your bath and is expensive and natural way to give yourself a spa-like, bath –time treat. A chamomile bath can also be used for babies where they ease from diaper rash and other skin irritation, preserving the softness of baby’s skin and promoting good sleep. Chamomile is also a very effective remedy for dry and flaky scalp because of its anti-fungal properties.

6) Reduce Dark circles under Eyes

 

Another very important advantage of chamomile tea is that its tea bags can be used to treat dark circles under eyes.  For this home remedy, dip chamomile tea bag for 5 minutes and then cool it for some time before keeping under eyes so that it can be tolerable by your eyes. Keep for 5 minutes and then wash eyes thoroughly with fresh water. This remedy helps to lighten the dark circles under eyes and give relief from eye puffiness.

5) Reduce swelling

 

Cold chamomile tea bag proves to be very effective in treatment of pressed and damaged pimples to reduce its swelling and redness due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. And many people use chamomile tea infusion or extract along with bath to get rid of various skin problems such as eczema, chicken pox and common swelling or infections associated with such diseases.

4) Act as Moisturizer


Chamomile tea proves to be a very good moisturizer and cleaner for skin. The components present in chamomile tea works to be very good mask for acne and a serves as a very good toner and cleaner for skin. Chamomile can also have positive benefits on skin when consumed along with food as it nourishes and moisturises skin from inside. You can also take hot steam of chamomile tea which also provides overall beneficial effect for skin.

3) Healing Properties

 

Chamomile poses strong healing properties because of its anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties. It also acts as a good disinfectant and can be used in cleaning of wounds and minors cuts on skin surfaces.

2) Anti-oxidant properties

 

Chamomile tea is an abundant source of anti-oxidants. Antioxidant helps to fight against the free radicals present in the body which damages skin cells. Thus it provides excellent protection against these free radicals and prevents any skin damage. A study proved that chamomile tea is very effective in fighting against bacteria and hence used as a powerful home remedy in preventing acne and scars on face.

1) Overall skin care Treatment

 

Chamomile tea poses overall powerful healing, anti-oxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It also proves to be very effective in treatment of acne, wounds and scars on skin surface. The herbal tea also possesses amazing healing, moisturizing, cleansing and soothing effect. It can be effectively used as a scrub for full body or as a face mask and provides soothing and relaxing effect for your eyes too. It can be used topically on your skin and as well as on your scalp while taking bath to prevent itchiness and any skin irritation.In addition, it is also found to be highly effectual in preventing and eliminating dandruff. Chamomile can soothe insect bites, chicken pox, wounds, burns bruises, sunburns, rashes and inflamed skin. The herb is also well known for easing discomfort caused by diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, diaper rash and other skin irritation. It is also found to be popular remedy for stopping the growth of ulcers. Researchers have also shown topical chamomile solution is very effective and quicker at relieving the itch, pain and inflammation of skin lesions than topical hydro-cortisone (steroid) treatment. Thus this scrumptious herbal remedy provides solution to several skin related problems and can be used topically by applying on skin or can be consumed along with food. And the best part of it is that this herbal home remedy is not only effective, but is also very reliable, cost effective and delicious when used orally. And therefore because of it’s, these extraordinary properties, it is considered a full fledged skin care treatment

Orange Peel Tea & Its Natural Health Benefits

 

Apart from using orange peels as zest or flavoring in cooking, many people tend to throw away the peel. I am assuming that we know the fruit of an orange contains loads of the C vitamin. But did you know that the peel of an orange is beneficial for our health, too? In fact, research shows that the peel of an orange has four times more fiber than the actual fruit itself.

Here are some other health benefits from orange peels:

• contains a chemical that helps relieve heartburn
• has anti-cholesterol compounds that help reduce bad cholesterol
• has chemical compounds that can help inhibit the distribution of cancerous cells
• contains anti-inflammatory properties that help with diarrhea and mild acidity
• is rich in fiber which help to sooth the stomach and helps relieve constipation and bloating
• contains loads of Vitamin C which helps helps with bronchitic problems, & cold, flu viruses
• Contains beta-carotene which provides Vitamin A to help improve vision health and boost the immune system 
• orange peel also helps reduce weight by increasing metabolism therefore, burning up fat faster

One of the ways to incorporate orange peel into the diet is by making orange peel tea. Often, you will find me making orange peel tea at home. The tea is very soothing and tastes really good. I usually have to make double batches because my husband and kids love it so much!




Peel of the skin of an orange. Let the peel air dry for a day or two.


Once the peel is dried, place in a pot with 4 cups boiling water. Boil about 10 minutes.


Remove the peels from the tea and sweeten with your favorite type of sweetener. Or you could leave the peels in there.


Pour into individual serving cups and serve hot. Enjoy a delicious tea that is so good for you! Makes about 3 to 4 servings.

      TOP 5 HERBS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

The new year is here and most people have ‘lose weight’ on their resolution list. While everyone can lose weight if they follow some simple rules well, they need to commit to eating healthy and getting enough exercise regularly.  Certain foods and herbs by their inherent nature help with this as well.


Flaxseed

Also known as alsi in Hindi, flaxseed comes with a mucilage coat surrounding the seed; when it contacts water, it swells, adding to the bulk in your stomach. Therefore, it can make you feel full with lesser volumes of food and this helps with weight loss. Flaxseed is also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that are good for your heart. Pregnant women should avoid the use of flaxseed because it has estrogen-like properties and can cause undesirable hormonal fluctuations.
Powder flaxseeds and add a little of the powder into soups, oats, breakfast cereal, juice, chapatti dough, dosa batter, chutneys, curds or butter milk. Since flaxseeds are naturally bland, they will not contribute any flavour to the dish.

Green Tea
Green tea contains several valuable components of which, the catechins are the most valuable because of their antioxidant activity. Research has shown evidence of the metabolism-boosting and fat-burning properties of green tea, making it a wonderful weight loss aid.
Take the green tea leaves in a tea strainer and place it over a cup. Heat water until bubbles just start to form at the bottom of the vessel (around 80 °C) and pout it so as to cover the leaves, and allow them to steep for two minutes; then remove the strainer, and drink the green tea after it has cooled down a little.

Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been found to activate insulin receptors as well as stimulate important enzyme systems involved in carbohydrate metabolism. Therefore, it can regulate the levels of blood sugar and increase metabolism and this, combined with its ‘bad cholesterol’-reducing action makes it a wonderful weight loss aid.
Include about one teaspoon of cinnamon in your daily diet by sprinkling cinnamon powder on food you eat – breakfast cereal, tea and coffee, fruits such as apples and pears or curds.
Some people also combine cinnamon with honey in the form of a tea by mixing one tablespoon of each in half a cup of hot water. This tea should be drunk about 30 minutes before breakfast every day to see a noticeable weight loss.

Black Pepper
The piperine in black pepper has been known for years as a digestive; recent research shows that it also helps burn fat and through action at genetic level, may help prevent the formation of fat.
Freshly ground black pepper can be added to several regular dishes right from salads to meats. Make sure you add it at towards the end of your cooking because exposure to too much of heat can cause a loss of its flavour and reduce its effectiveness.

Turmeric
Indians have always used turmeric in cooking, religious rituals and as a beauty aid. Researchers all over the world are now finding that it can also help to metabolize fat and reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Besides the traditional way of adding turmeric to vegetable, rice, curry and dals, make a tea of turmeric. Add a teaspoon of turmeric and a pinch of ginger powder into around 4 cups of boiling water; allow to simmer for 10 minutes; strain and drink when cool.

Ginger
Well-known for its digestive and other healthy properties, ginger also has thermogenic properties – it raises the body temperature by burning fat and this makes it useful for those seeking to lose weight. Research has shown it also has a satiating property which means you tend to eat less, and this contributes to the weight loss. Ginger has blood-thinning properties and it is wise to consult your doctor if you are on blood thinners such as aspirin before consuming it.
Powder ginger and add about half a teaspoon to a cup of hot water, cool and drink. You can also mix a tablespoon each of cinnamon and ginger with water, boil for a minute or two and drink when cool. Adding peeled and grated or chopped fresh ginger into vegetable or rice dishes is yet another way of including it in your diet.
In recent years, being overweight or obese has come to be recognized as a risk factor for several lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes and as people grow more aware of this fact, weight loss is becoming priority number 1 on their ‘to-do’ list. Regular exercise – at least 30 minutes a day for five days in a week – is the best way to prevent weight gain. For effective weight loss, it is vital you combine exercise with the right diet. When you make these herbs a part of your diet, not only do they help with weight loss, they also help you keep lifestyle diseases at bay.
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