Like food, certain drinks can be considered
harmful, whereas others are essential and extremely beneficial for our
health. Water is good for us, and sugary drinks are bad, we all know
that but what if you’re looking for something more than just hydration?
What if you’re looking for a drink that could decrease inflammation in
the body and relieve you of the nagging pain and swelling that goes with
it? Well, in that case, tea is your best friend, as drinking green tea
and various herbal teas regularly can soothe your organs and joints and
provide various nutrients capable of reducing inflammation throughout
the body. These 6 teas are not only tasty but also particularly suitable
for calming the inflammatory processes in the body, be it chronic
inflammation or an ordinary cold
1. Rosehip Tea
Rosehip tea is prepared from rose hips, small, bright red accessory fruits that grow on a particular type of rose, the dog rose. Rosa canina, the scientific name of the plant, is a widespread species of wild roses common all around Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia, and its fruits were traditionally used to treat different ailments for millennia.
Rich in vitamin C, E and β-Carotene, these
fruits were an important source of vitamins for the previous
generations, especially during the winter, as dried rose hips can be
stored for months without going bad. Only recently, however, we have
discovered that rosehip is extremely rich in phenols, potent
antioxidants that protect the cells from free radical damage.
Apart from that, the fruits contain several
triterpene acids, which are known to prevent inflammation. Clinical
trials have reported that rosehip powder can reduce pain in rheumatoid
arthritis, one of the most common chronic inflammations.
How to prepare Rosehip tea
Rosehip tea has a red hue and a fruity
taste and can be enjoyed both warm and cool. Rosehip is usually sold
dried, and both seedless and whole rose hips are available for purchase.
If you’re using seedless ones, simply toss
around 7 pieces into a cup and steep them for up to 10 minutes, further
draining the solids. If you have whole rose hips, you can boil the same
amount on low heat for 10-15 minutes and drain them before transferring
into a cup.
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