Infusions are one of the galenic forms used in Ayurvedic medicine. They help to keep our body in top shape. We are going to reveal all the secrets of these allies of our health and our well-being in everyday life.
What is an ayurvedic tea?
But what do we mean by "ayurvedic herbal teas"? To understand how these infusions are useful to us, a definition is necessary. Ayurvedic herbal tea is an infusion of plants adapted to the needs of each person at a given time. More precisely by taking into account our constitution, possible imbalances that we may have, the time of day and the season. This infusion consists of a combination of plants widely used in Ayurveda with spices that are also found in Indian cuisine. They consist of many plants and spices such as tulsi, ginger, cardamom or cinnamon.
The health benefits of Ayurvedic herbal teas
In addition to providing the comfort of a warm and fragrant drink, Ayurvedic herbal teas also have other benefits, particularly in terms of the digestive system, stress, or sleep disorders . We can notably mention the tulsi infusion, appreciated for its multiple virtues. It is considered in India as a sacred plant that cleanses the mind and the body. Thanks to its richness in camphor, the "holy basil" stimulates the immune system, frees the respiratory tracts, especially in the bronchial tubes. It would also improve the health of the heart, the kidneys, the liver, the stomach and the intestines.
Tulsi is a versatile plant, allowing to soothe the three doshas. The concept of doshas refers to the energetic forces of nature and the elemental principles that allow us to understand ourselves and our environment. More commonly distributed in the West, we can also mention the ginger infusion, a rhizome that warms the body and acts as much on digestion as on muscle relaxation. Many other plants and spices, chosen for their multiple virtues, are used in Ayurvedic infusions.
Ayurvedic plants and spices
Let's dive deeper into the world of Ayurvedic plants and spices and discover what they have to offer to make our lives more beautiful.
Ayurveda considers that the human being and the universe are made of the same elements and function on the same principles. Plants are considered as the soul of the earth and several hundreds are used for their benefits and their capacity to rebalance the doshas. They also act on digestion, intellectual capacities, joint pain and weight loss. Their benefits do not stop there as they also have an effect on free radicals, involved in aging and help prevent degenerative diseases.
Among the hundreds of plants traditionally used in Ayurveda, some are very well known. Among them is boswellia, popularized for its action on joints, or neem, which is antibacterial and antioxidant, while promoting the metabolism of sugars.
Spices, which are widely used in recipes, not only help to enhance the flavor of dishes, they are also excellent for health and the balance of the 3 doshas. Among the best known is turmeric, which acts as an antioxidant, a calming agent for the digestive system and helps protect the stomach. We can also mention ginger, cumin which opens the appetite, black pepper, cloves, coriander, fenugreek or cardamom. In addition to the virtues of each, all have a beneficial effect on digestion.
