Drinking Dandelion Tea May Lower Your Blood Pressure
What is it about tea that has positioned this beverage as the drink of choice in so many cultures? Drinking tea is common in British, Chinese, India and countless other societies. Empires have built around the tea trade and key historical events have centered around the substance (think Boston Tea Party). Whether consumed hot or cold, tea drinkers agree that there?s something civilized about their favorite drink. They feel calm, relaxed and leave their stresses behind.
Maybe they?re on to something. Researchers have been examining green tea herbs with renewed interest. Originating in China, green tea is credited with providing a number of healthy benefits and has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Studies have shown that consuming green tea can reduce risk of esophageal cancer and that green tea may inhibit the growth of cancer cells in general. There is also evidence that green tea lowers cholesterol levels and may help to combat cardiovascular disease. Small wonder that green tea extracts are among the best selling nutritional supplements.
Another tea variety, less popular than green tea, but also garnering its share of potential health benefits is dandelion tea. In North America, dandelions are the bane of suburban lawn perfectionists, but their leaves can be used to brew a tea that?s credited with reducing acid indigestion, fight anemia, lower blood pressure and combat acne.
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Some Dentists Recommend Propolis Spray To Combat Periodontal Disease
While much has been made in the press recently about the health benefits of herbal supplements (the latest being the fuss over organic evening primrose), there are many other herbal products that provide health benefits.
Dentistry is one area that people seldom associate with herbal remedies. In fact, there are a number of different issues associated with the dental health that can be improved through the use of herbal products. Think of how common tooth decay, gingevitis, periodontal disease, canker sores and halitosis are. The pharmaceutical industry spends millions of dollars promoting alcohol and chemical based mouthwashes and rinses to combat these conditions, yet some dentists are beginning to suggest their patients instead try inexpensive herbal extracts that can be very effective in treating these conditions. One such product, propolis spray, acts as an anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal, effectively inhibiting growth of bacteria in the mouth.
So remember, when you?re shopping for herbal products, it?s not all supplements, cleansing fiber and teas.