Monsoon is all about brewing warm tea, sitting by the balcony and indulging in rainy bliss. While the weather may be perfect for an indoor siesta, monsoon comes with its fair share of cold, cough and sneezes when we step outside. So, is there a way to ace the rains without worrying about our health? Well, where there is will, there are herbs!
Tea may be our favourite sip of magic, but this sip can be made even more magical with the power of herbs. Nature is surrounded with small wonders that boast of exceptional healing properties. These miracle herbs can easily blend with our good old cup of tea to improve wellness during rains. Ekta Jain, CMO, Octavius Tea jots down
Here are a few herbs that can not only give a zing to the taste of tea but also look after our body:
Turmeric
Laced with the power of curcumin, desmethoxycurcumin and bis-desmethoxycurcumin, Turmeric can strengthen our body’s inner core when it begins to pour. The herb contains anti-bacterial properties that can fight off many infections that crop up during monsoons.
As an added benefit, Turmeric Tea can work wonders for our weight loss regime.
Tulsi
Tulsi is a vintage superstar in the world of medicinal herbs. Just one cup of Tulsi blended tea can unblock our nose, clear out chest congestion and say goodbye to the flu. Tulsi contains Vitamin A, D, iron, fibre and other elements that can decimate microbes and enhance immunity.
What’s more, Tulsi is also a great herb to protect dental and oral health.
Sataparna
Monsoon increases the advent of mosquitoes and menace of malaria. A great herbal weapon to battle this disease lies in the ancient Sataparna tree. Also known as white cheesewood, this herb is a strong anti-malarial agent. Its antipyretic properties can calm a fever. It can also improve holistic resistance of the body against malaria.
Last but not least, it can help in getting rid of abdominal pain as well as many skin problems.
Ginger
Eating food by the street may be very alluring during rains, but with the allure comes a bad bout of stomach trouble. This is why mixing Ginger into our tea is a great idea! Ginger is an herb that can develop our gut function by improving digestive health and metabolism.
It is also an excellent drink to regulate nausea emerging from motion sickness or morning sickness.
Hibiscus
Rich with beta-carotene, vitamin C and anthocyanin, Hibiscus is a must add in tea, especially during the rains. The herb maintains the balance of our internal immune system, thus wading off the emergence of an unwanted flu or infection.
It also has many anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties.
Nature has hidden many more such goodness laden surprises that we can discover, all one needs to do is to dive into the world of herbs with a glass of delicious tea for company.
