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Herbal Tea Research Paper

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Miraculous power of herbal teas
Teas originally have the role for treatment of different disease . Hippocrates past records of 400 medicinal plants. Teas contain polyphenols, pigments and essential oils that reduce the harmful effects of peroxide in the body. It is known that they are the guardians of health and "hunters" to free radicals.

Yarrow (Lat. Achillea Millefolium) hajducka trava
Common name: yarrow, vervain, milfoil
The medicinal effect: yarrow is widespread throughout Europe, Siberia, the Caucasus, the Himalayas, most parts of Asia, including the Far East. Benefits the entire herbaceous plant at the flowering stage (herb). This is an herbal medication for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome and menopausal complaints, lentils …show more content…

It acts as a weak sedative, to treat depression and insomnia, for irritated respiratory system is used for inhalation, promotes digestion, reduces damage to mucous ulcer, it has antimicrobial properties when applied topically. It is used to rinse the irritated and inflamed eye, skin ulcers, eczema and wounds. The recommended daily intake of the 3 individual doses should not exceed 5g.
Preparation: 1 tea spoon pour with 2 dl of boiling water, let stand covered for 10 minutes strain and drink.

St. John's wort (lat. Hypericum perforatum) kantarion Common name: cantor, wort, yellow balloon, yellow Kantaria, Goat weed, St. John's wort
The medicinal effect: St. John's wort originates from Eastern Europe and Western Siberia, and later spread throughout Europe, America and Australia. Benefits: The entire herbaceous plant at the flowering stage (herb). Causes mild sedative effect, suppresses pain - has anti-inflammatory effect, helps in the regeneration of damaged tissue, heal damaged skin and mucous membranes, hemorrhoids. It is used for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome and symptoms caused by menopause.
Preparation: 1 tea spoon pour with 2 dl of boiling water, let stand covered for 10 minutes strain and drink. The daily dose is 5 g.

Nettle (Lat. Urtica dioica) kopriva list
Common name: nettle, common

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