Stress has become an unavoidable component of daily life. From global virus pandemics, to being late to a meeting, endless traffic, and tons of deadlines to meet, stress invades all areas of our lives.
As much as we can't eliminate stress, we must work to manage it lest it ruins our physical and mental health.
There are various methods to relieve stress, but one of the cheaper ways to do it is to drink herbal tea.
Take at least one cup daily of these five herbal teas that calm the mind and watch your overthinking melt away.
1 Chamomile tea
Chamomile is one of the most popular calming teas. It's traditionally used as a lovely, calming bedtime tea, so if you have trouble falling asleep, try this option.
Preparation:
Fresh chamomile– Infuse a few chamomile flowers in a pot of hot water for about three minutes. Strain the tea before drinking-chamomile flowers often float and can make you cough.
Dry chamomile– Add three to four tablespoons of chamomile powder in eight ounces of almost boiling water. Allow it to steep for about five minutes before drinking.
2 Kava tea
Kava tea is the most-researched and most understood for its ability to control the symptoms of extreme stress.
It has components called kavalactones, which promote serious relaxation.
People that have trouble sleeping use Kava as a natural sedative since it promotes better sleep.
NOTE: Consume this tea in controlled dosages. Some reports claim that the kavalactones can stimulate your immune system and make you allergic or sick over time.
Preparation:
The best way to prepare this tea is to simmer for about 20 minutes. The dosage is up to you, but one teaspoon per 2 cups of water is an excellent place to start. Since you're using a root, you need a warmer temperature and longer steep time to enjoy all the healthy constituents.
NOTE: Kavalactones are predominantly fat-soluble.
3 Peppermint tea
If you want a natural solution to calm down in a stressful situation, sip some peppermint tea. Its aromatic menthol effect works wonders in providing relief for reducing your stress. Menthol relaxes your digestive system and activates your parasympathetic nervous system.
For a relaxing and deep sleep after a hectic day, drink peppermint tea right before bed.
Preparation:
Fresh peppermint leaves– add crushed leaves to hot water and let it simmer for two minutes.
Strain before you drink.
Dry peppermint leaves– one tablespoon in eight ounces of almost boiling water. Allow it to steep for up to four minutes.
4 Lemon balm
Lemon balm helps to regulate the body's stress hormones naturally. It relaxes your body without making you feel drowsy, so you can use it when you want stress relief but want to remain alert.
Preparation:
Fresh Leaves— use two tablespoons for each cup of almost boiling water.
Strain before drinking.
Dried Leaves— use one tablespoon for each cup of almost boiling water.
5 Sage tea
Apart from culinary uses, sage also has calming and health benefits. It has calming and antioxidant properties, as well as numerous nutrients and minerals like amino acids, calcium, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, vitamins E, B6, A, C, and K.
Preparation:
Add one teaspoon of dried leaves into 1 or 2 cups of boiling water. Allow it to steep for several minutes, then strain the leaves before drinking. To sweeten the tea, add fresh honey if you wish.
Why don't you try these natural options for relieving stress? They're quick, inexpensive, and give you several health benefits apart from a relaxed mind.
With love,
The Sole Toscana Beauty Team