Herbal health is something that can assist you gently to change patterns in your body. The benefits of lemon and ginger have been known for years by many. This gentle tea is excellent before bedtime to help you sleep better. It is an herbal tonic and can be sweetened with honey if need be. It helps you unwind and relax as well as assisting with indigestion, nausea, congestion, constipation and inflammation.
Indigestion
This tea can help to sooth indigestion from having a dinner that is too heavy or if you suffer indigestion on a regular basis. Ginger is great for helping with indigestion as it helps to speed up the emptying of your stomach. The lemon also helps digestion by moving food out of your digestive tract. This combination of lemon, ginger, and the water in a tea calms indigestion.
Nausea
Ginger is commonly known for its ability to alleviate nausea. Just 1 to 1.5 grams of ginger per day may be enough to help you achieve the anti-nausea effect. Ginger has a primary plant compound that helps with nausea. Lemon and ginger tea is generally regarded as safe during pregnancy so it may also assist with morning sickness but always clear it with your natural therapist if you have underlying health issues.
Nasal Congestion
The steam coming from an herbal infusion may help to open up your nasal cavities clearing a blocked nose. Tea is warm and is beneficial if you are suffering with a sore throat caused by mucus build up. Lemon and ginger tea is not a cure for nasal congestion but it will provide relief as it calms you.
Constipation
Constipation can be caused by dehydration, low fibre or a number of other reasons. When constipation is caused from dehydration a cup of lemon and ginger tea if you like the taste may be a way of increasing your water intake. Herbal teas are really good for this. The increased water will help the stool to pass through your digestive tract more easily.
Inflammation
Gingerol is a plant compounds found in ginger which has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Inflammation is a serious issue with our bodies. Anything that can naturally lower your inflammation is a great additive to your health routine.
Calming tea recipe
You can make a relaxing tea from fresh organic ginger root, about 2.5-cm peeled, half an organic lemon, and one cup filtered water. Combine the ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer on your stove top. Let steep for about 12 minutes to make this delicious tonic. Alternatively you can grate the ginger or cut in small chunks. Sweeten if you must and finish with a wedge of lemon.
Concerns
Sweeten your tea with honey or another natural sweetener such as stevia but if you have diabetes or difficulty regulating your blood sugar you may need to give sweeteners a miss. If you are taking blood thinners, such as warfarin, be aware that ginger contains salicylate, which naturally thins the blood. People with bleeding disorders should also take note. Consuming large daily doses of ginger, or more than 2 grams, may give you an upset stomach. Always check with your natural practitioner as to what you should take that is best for you.
