Digestive problems are common and can be caused by a heavy meal, stress or even changes in your daily routine.
Before resorting to medications, try these natural herbal teas that have been used for generations in the Hispanic community. They are easy to prepare and can help you feel better quickly. Here are some infusions for digestion.
Peppermint tea
Ingredients:
1 cup of hot water.
5 fresh mint leaves or 1 mint tea bag.
How to make it: Boil the water and add the mint leaves. Let it steep for 5 minutes and enjoy.
Benefit: Peppermint calms the stomach and relieves intestinal spasms, ideal for problems such as indigestion or gas.
2. Chamomile with lemon
Ingredients:
1 chamomile tea bag.
1 cup of hot water.
The juice of half a lemon.
How to do it: Prepare the chamomile according to the instructions and add the lemon juice before drinking.
Benefit: Chamomile reduces inflammation and lemon facilitates digestion.
3. Ginger infusion
Ingredients:
1 cup of hot water.
1 slice of fresh ginger.
Honey to taste.
How to make it: Boil ginger in water for 5 minutes and sweeten with honey if desired.
Benefit: Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and for stimulating healthy digestion.
4. Fennel tea
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of fennel seeds.
1 cup of hot water.
How to do it: Slightly crush fennel seeds and add them to hot water. Let stand for 10 minutes before drinking.
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5. Cinnamon infusion
Ingredients:
1 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
1 cup of hot water.
How to do it: Boil cinnamon in water for 5 minutes and drink hot.
Benefit: Cinnamon helps reduce gas and improves circulation, which facilitates digestion.
Additional tips
Drink slowly: Take the time to enjoy the infusions and allow them to take effect.
Avoid irritating foods: Reduce consumption of fats, strong spices and caffeine while recovering.
Maintain good hydration: Drinking enough water also helps improve digestion.
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