Thanks to their antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, teas and herbal teas are among the best drinks for your health. In particular, they relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Discover 5 anti-inflammatory teas that will be your allies during the holidays (and all year round)!
1. Green tea
Reputed to be the ultimate anti-ageing drink, green tea has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties . Several studies have already demonstrated the benefits of tea.
A study published in Food and Nutrition Research found, for example, that green tea supplementation has beneficial effects on markers of inflammation and antioxidant status, as well as on blood pressure.
Another study also revealed that drinking green tea could even improve the quality of life of patients suffering from inflammatory diseases.
2. Chamomile tea
Chamomile has been used for thousands of years to reduce pain, swelling, redness and inflammatory disorders.
In particular, it is used to combat inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes, bacterial infections of the skin, mouth and respiratory tract, as well as to soothe gastrointestinal disorders and eye inflammation.
Chamomile can be taken as a tea or herbal tea, or applied topically.
3. Ginger tea
Ginger is one of the best natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. For example, it helps reduce intestinal contractions and inflammation leading to menstrual cramps.
It’s thanks to gingerol, one of its components, that ginger is able to modulate the biochemical pathways activated in chronic inflammation.
While gingerol confers anti-inflammatory properties to ginger, a study published in PharmaNutrition reveals that it’s not the only one!
In fact, the combined effects of root metabolites, pungent gingerols and aromatic essential oils also help fight inflammation.
4. Peppermint tea
Peppermint has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antimicrobial properties.
Given its properties, peppermint tea is perfect for combating certain inflammatory disorders.
It can be used to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, upset stomachs, congestion and respiratory problems.
5. Turmeric tea
Turmeric is a root with multiple health benefits. Thanks to the curcumin it contains, turmeric helps reduce inflammation markers.
In addition, multiple research studies have shown that turmeric tea can boost immune function and reduce inflammation by preventing oxidative stress.