Feeling a little under the weather? You’re not alone: many people get sick due to changes in the weather in the fall and spring. Unfortunately, the side effects of cold and flu remedies often leave you feeling worse than the illness itself. To fend off that dry mouth or fuzzy head and still feel better, why not visit your local organic restaurant for a cup of cold-fighting herbal tea?
Many organic restaurants offer a selection of herbal tea preparations specifically designed to combat disease. Often described as “wellness teas,” these concoctions are carefully blended using a variety of herbs known to support the immune system and relieve symptoms. Common ingredients like elderflower, yarrow, and peppermint contain chemical compounds known to fight colds and flu. Dandelion, nettle, and rosehip contain large amounts of vitamin C; ginger and anise strengthen the immune system. Mint and calendula, also known as the humble calendula, provide antibacterial properties.
To fully reap the benefits of these disease-fighting compounds, you need to choose an herbal tea blend that contains the correct ratio of the different herbs. There are literally hundreds of herbal tea options out there. You could spend a fortune testing the efficacy of various wellness teas… but why, when someone else has already done the work for you?
You can take advantage of the experience of an organic restaurant to shorten the list of wellness teas. Organic restaurant owners have had the opportunity to try the many options and will only choose those herbal teas that are worth their salt. You can order your disease-fighting herbal tea with the confidence that it is the cream of the crop of tea for wellness.
Some great herbal teas to combat cold weather chills: Pa Dutch Tea and Spice Company Cold & Flu Brew, a special blend that includes cold-fighting mint, elderflower, and yarrow among the ingredient list. To fight off new germs, try Monterey Bay Spice Company Love Your Life Tea for a shot of vitamin C and a boost to the immune system. Other good choices are Mitoku Mu Tea #16, a Japanese tonic blend, or Monterey Bay Spice Company’s Feeling Good Flower Tea, a cheerful tea that lifts your spirits to combat the sadness that weakens your system.
Herbal tea blends that are designed to fight disease can help you feel better quickly without harmful side effects. Stop by your favorite organic restaurant for a cup of immune-boosting tea and you’ll be on your toes in no time.
(Source of health benefits: The herbalist of the new age, Richard Mabey)