Yogic January 2020_Digital Issue | Page 73

[ Similarly the Cardamom tea or Elaichi chai helps, for it eases stomach cramp, stimulates digestion, and reduces gas and flatulence. Cardamom is the queen of spices and the flavour is absolutely ecstatic. [ Fennel tea (Saunf ki chai) is beneficial for appetite, and also soothes sore throat and cough. [ Ginger tea helps improve circulation, relieves cold and flu, and regulates blood sugar. [ Rosemary tea is good for joint pain and headache. Also stimulates liver. [ Green tea has a super effect on health as this tea inhibits the growth of Cancer cells. It is a powerful anti oxidant, kills Cancer cells without damaging the healthy cells, reduces the Cholesterol level, and helps to reduce thrombosis. [ Cranberry tea is good for Urinary tract infections. Drinking one or two cups of herbal tea is very beneficial for health and is the solution for many daily problems like stress, indigestion, cough, cold, bad circulation etc. If you drink more than one cup of coffee per day, try replacing some of that coffee with herbal tea. Most herbal tea doesn’t have caffeine. However green tea does. But green tea too has many health benefits. The traditional Indian chai prepared with milk is actually considered toxic and that’s why I always stayed away from it. But herbal tea sans milk is quite the opposite and considered to be a great detoxifier. In fact, it has been found that herbal tea helps to cut the body fat by 50%, and is an extremely effective energy drink. I’ll admit it; I’ve not always been the biggest fan of herbal teas. Sometimes, they can taste very plain. But time and again, I have stumbled upon a blend that changes my mind. It’s possible for caffeine-free blends to be every bit as delicious as a tea-based one. Sometimes, it just takes a bit of trial and error. And considering the benefits that they bring to us, it's worth every bit. Jan. 2020 www.yogicherald.com 71