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MOST SUITABLE HERBAL TEAS FOR RELAXATION
What are relaxing infusions?
Relaxing infusions are those that help us reduce tension. They are used in the treatment of stress, anxiety or nervousness.
Properties of relaxing infusions
Relaxing infusions are part of the stress diet.
- They contain minerals such as magnesium, calcium and manganese, which are natural muscle relaxants.
- Plants with calming principles.
Stress infusions are quite effective and help reduce tension when combined with a proper diet, lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, and regular exercise appropriate for each person.
Plants used to calm the nervous system
- Plants with calming active principles: Such as hop, valerian, etc.
- Plants rich in myristicin: The essential oil of some plants is rich in myristicin, with properties to increase serotonin production. These plants are dill, caraway, celery and fennel.
- Calming essential oils: As is the case with plants rich in cineole: Yarrow, lemon verbena, chamomile, cumin, cardamom, etc.
- Plants rich in tryptophan: Tryptophan is an amino acid with relaxing properties for the nervous system. It is found in the leaves of chicory.
List of the main relaxing infusions
Among the main infusions to relax are the following:
– Valerian infusion
– Hawthorn infusion
– Lavender infusion
– Poppy infusion
– Rosehip infusion
– Boldo infusion
– Chinese angelica infusion: Chinese angelica is recommended for nerves in women since in addition to limonene, which has calming effects, it helps regulate hormonal levels.
– Rooibos infusion
– Bancha tea infusion
Contraindications and dangers of infusions for stress
Some herbal teas for stress can cause drowsiness and lack of reflexes. Relaxing infusions should not be abused by people who must be careful when working dangerous jobs, operating machinery, driving vehicles, etc.
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