6 Tea Recipes for Common Ailments

So many of us associate a hot steaming cup of tea with comfort and relaxation, but did you know that your beloved cuppa can also cure common ailments? Yes, you don't need to pop a pill for all those niggling health worries - just put a pot of tea on the boil! Here are 6 tea recipes for common ailments that are quick and easy - and 100% natural!

6 Tea Recipes for Common Ailments

1. Bloating & Indigestion

Tummy troubles are quite common, and are easily soothed with some lovely ginger tea. Boil 2 cups water and add 1/2 tsp green tea, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/2 tsp squeezed lime. Let it steep for 5-10 minutes depending upon the strength you want, and slowly sip through the day.

2. Sore Throat

Lemon tea is a simple but effective remedy for many cold and flu-related symptoms like sore throat. Boil a cup of water with a 1/4 tsp of black tea. Squeeze in a quarter wedge of lime and strain. Add honey or sugar to sweeten and drink while still hot.

3. Insomnia

Chamomile has many benefits, including the ability to promote relaxation and sleep. Just boil a cup of water, add a teaspoon of chamomile and let it steep for five minutes. You can also add a teaspoon of lavender if you like. Drink it 30-45 minutes before your bedtime for good sleep.

4. Headache

For that annoying headache, forget medicine and try this tea. Place a teaspoon of your regular black tea and a teaspoon of rosemary in a cup. Pour boiling water over it and let steep for five minutes. Sweeten as desired and drink.

5. Dry Cough

Turmeric is known for its medicinal benefits, but few people think of it in tea! For persistent dry cough, boil a cup of water and add 1/2 tsp of black tea, 1 tsp turmeric and 1 tsp black pepper. Let it boil for a couple of minutes. Strain, add a sweetener of your choice and drink it right away.

6. Puffy Eyes

Puffy eyes can occur because of many reasons, but the end result is a tired looking, aged face! Perk up your eyes with tea bags. Chill used tea bags (black or green) and place the cold bags on your eyes for 15 minutes. If the puffiness does not subside, repeat a few times through the day.

For these remedies to be truly effective, it is important to get the best quality teas, preferably authentic versions from their place of origin. So the next time you have a bugging health problem, you know what to do!