Sip up: the benefits of herbal teas for digestion

People have been drinking herbal tea for thousands of years, and it has many benefits that keep us coming back to it, especially for our digestive health. Here are a number of herbal teas that contribute to our digestive health in different ways.

Whether you like to drink herbal tea as a way to socialize with friends or to escape and have a little quiet time to yourself, herbal teas can be very soothing and good for your health. Here are a number of teas and what they are known to do.

Peppermint tea is great for abdominal gas and bloating, which makes it a good choice to drink after a meal to soothe any symptoms you may be having.

• It's also great for nausea if you have an upset stomach due to motion or something that you've eaten. However, if you have any trouble with indigestion or heartburn, it's best to avoid peppermint tea.

Ginger has long been a popular choice for helping with stomach ailments. It can be used to help nausea or upset stomach because it has very calming effects.

• It's best to use fresh ginger, which you can make into tea by heating a piece of fresh ginger root in hot water on the stove.

This tea is extremely high in vitamin C, which means it can help boost your immune system and fight off colds.

• It also contains antioxidants, which can help to keep disease at bay and maintain your youthful appearance.

Chamomile is a calming tea with a rich flavour that can help you relax and fall asleep more easily.

• It can also help your stomach digest food after you eat. If you have a cough or are getting over a flu, it's also great for relaxing the chest and lungs.

Milk thistle tea is great for detoxifying your liver.

• It's very gentle, unlike some supplements that can be hard on your stomach, and helps you to get your liver back into good shape and cleanse your body of toxins.

Chai tea combines a variety of Indian spices and milk, which can have excellent digestive benefits for your stomach.

• It typically contains a number of other types of teas, such as green or oolong, which have additional health benefits as well.

Herbal teas are an excellent way to combat disease and add healthful benefits to your life. Try some of these teas to help improve your digestive health.