After overindulging or during stressful periods, you may feel a little sluggish. Looking after yourself matters, and if you experience fatigue, headaches or heartburn, speak to a doctor. As part of these good habits, herbal teas can be a pleasant addition! Here are 6 ideas, each with its own preparation method.
1. Couch grass
Who would have thought? Often considered one of the worst weeds, this unloved plant can nevertheless be enjoyed as an infusion. Its rhizomes are used. If you have urethritis, cystitis, gout or arthritis, ask a doctor for advice before drinking it. A plant worth discovering if you’re looking for a new herbal tea. Simply place a handful of couch grass rhizomes (the underground stems) in one litre of cold water, leave to macerate for two hours, then warm the liquid before drinking. Bonus: enjoyed as an infusion, couch grass can have a place in your wellbeing routine, alongside our beauty tips!
2. Dandelion (Taraxacum)
Fancy a hot drink at the weekend or during the festive season? Consider a dandelion herbal tea. Well known among plant enthusiasts, it is easy to prepare. For more ideas, discover our everyday tips. For adults, simply add a generous tablespoon to a cup of hot water and leave to infuse for at least 3 minutes. Two to three cups a day is more than enough. However, this drink is not recommended if you have liver or gallbladder problems. As a precaution, ask a doctor or healthcare professional for advice, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
3. Lemon
You never get tired of this tangy little citrus fruit! Enjoyed as a herbal tea, this humble ingredient can be part of simple everyday rituals. Following the advice of dietitian-nutritionist Adélaïde d’Aboville, mix the juice of a lemon into a cup of lukewarm water, to help preserve the vitamin C it provides, and drink the tea in the morning, on an empty stomach. To vary the flavour, add ginger and honey to the infusion: a winning combination!
4. Milk thistle
Milk thistle is a plant that has been known since Antiquity. However, if you have any liver or biliary disorder, ask a doctor for advice. To prepare this herbal tea, boil 3.5 grams of dried seeds from this plant, known as achenes, in 150 ml of water. Once ready, it is traditionally drunk half an hour before meals. This drink should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women, and in cases of bile duct obstruction. If in doubt, ask a medical professional for advice. You can also browse our everyday tips.
5. Blueberry
Here is a fruit that ranks highly among popular herbal teas, thanks to its mild, fruity flavour. And nothing goes to waste! Both blueberry leaves and fruit can be used in decoctions. For any digestive problem, such as gastroenteritis, ask a doctor for advice. Pour 30 grams of dried blueberries, bought from a shop, into one litre of hot water. Leave to simmer gently for a good 10 minutes, then pour the liquid into a thermos flask. You can enjoy it several times throughout the day. A lovely way to enjoy a hot drink from morning to evening! And for more inspiration, take a look at our everyday tips.
6. Orthosiphon, or Java tea
Fancy trying something different from your usual hot drinks? Originating from tropical Asia, orthosiphon, also known as Java tea, is prepared as an infusion. It is a plant whose leaves are used. If you have any questions relating to your liver or cholesterol, ask a doctor for advice. To prepare this herbal tea, you will need commercially available dried orthosiphon leaves, sold in powder form. Steep 2 to 3 teaspoons in a glass of boiling water and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink three cups a day. See also our everyday tips.
A herbal tea for your tummy?
This is a question that comes up often. No herbal tea can target a specific area of the body, such as the tummy, whether it is orthosiphon, lemon or dandelion. These hot drinks can, however, form part of a balanced lifestyle: a varied diet, good hydration, regular physical activity and enough sleep.
It’s best to think of herbal tea as a comforting little ritual, for example after a hearty meal, rather than a solution in itself. If you have digestive discomfort or would like to change your diet, ask a doctor or dietitian for advice.
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