The Health Benefits of Moroccan Herbal Tea

As well as being delicious and refreshing there are many health benefits to drinking Moroccan herbal teas. From aiding your digestion after a meal, to boosting your immune system, to helping to prevent serious illness - herbal teas are often packed full of vital antioxidants. Here are just a few ways in which drinking herbal tea can benefit your health.

Mint Tea 

Soothes Digestion

Herbal mint tea is well known for being excellent at soothing a range of digestion issues. Many IBS sufferers benefit from drinking mint tea regularly to reduce symptoms of bloating and discomfort. It is also useful for nausea, constipation and travel sickness or even just after a large meal as an non-alcoholic digestif. 

Reduces Cold and Flu Symptoms

Drinking Moroccan mint tea can significantly reduce cold and flu symptoms. The steam from the mint and the menthol helps open up congested sinuses and make it easier to breathe. Mint tea also helps act as a muscle relaxant, soothing aching and tired muscles which can also help reduce the severity of headaches.

Boosts Immunity 

Moroccan mint tea is packed with antibacterial properties which help you fight off disease causing illnesses and antioxidants which are vital for your immune system. 

Camomile Tea

Sleep

Getting enough sleep on a regular basis is essential to good health both mental and physical. Drinking a cup of warm camomile tea before bed can help ensure a good night’s sleep. It has mild tranquilizer properties which can help you fall asleep quicker and stay asleep for longer but naturally and without any side effects. 

Stress Reduction

Camomile tea has been proven to significantly reduce symptoms of generalised anxiety but it can also be drank whenever you need a moment of relaxation and calm. 

Treats Cuts, Wound and Skin Conditions

Chamomile tea has been used as far back as the Greeks and Romans to treat wounds and promote healing. The plant Chamomile tea is derived from contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It also soothes skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema and can help treat acne.

Verbena Tea

Detox

Your body does its own detoxing but sometimes it can do with a little help and drinking verbena tea can help stimulate the process and speed up the removal of free radicals in the body. Verbena tea is rich in phenolic compounds which are powerful antioxidants which help keep the body healthy and boost the immune system.

Herbal verbena tea is similar in its antioxidant power to green tea but without the bitterness. Unlike Green Tea there's also the added benefit of it being naturally caffeine free. Verbena tea can therefore be drunk as a detox tea at any time during the day, however it is especially effective in the evening.

Workout Supplement

Fancy switching up your smoothie for a soothing tea before your workout? Studies have shown that drinking verbena tea can prevent muscle damage when consumed before a workout. Verbena helps suppress inflammation which has been linked to damage prevention and repair of muscle tissue. It may also leave you feeling calmer and more focused on your exercise.

Reduces fever

In South American folk medicine, verbena has a long history as a trusted herb for reducing fevers. It has been scientifically proven that lemon verbena contains biologically active substances with antipyretic properties (substances that reduce fever). Therefore, it is no surprise that drinking verbena tea can help calm a fever. Its high levels of antioxidants and lack of negative side effects make it an excellent tea for naturally combatting a high temperature and kick-starting recovery.