Indigestion is typically a sign of other problems, such as gastroesophageal refux, ulcers, or gallbladder disease. Indigestion is also called dyspepsia and is a term used to describe a feeling of fullness or discomfort during or after eating. Indigestion can be described as a burning or pain in the upper stomach.
Some common contributors to indigestion are: Eating too much, eating too fast, eating high fat food, or eating during stressful situations. Drinking too much alcohol, smoking, stress and fatigue are also contributors.
- Rooibos is recommended for people suffering from irritability, headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension. There is no caffeine in Rooibos tea, it is low in tannin which means it does not have a negative effect on the absorption of iron and proteins into the body.
- Ayurvedic Balance Tea is blended according to Ayurvedic teachings, this herbal tea soothes and balances. The quality, finely composed ingredients result in a taste experience which is both delicious and aromatic. Cardamom, "the queen of spice," contains volatile oils which are useful to relieve flatulence and for strengthening digestion activities.
- Ginger's aromatic rhizome (or underground stem) is what is used for culinary and medical purposes. Ginger tea may relieve nausea, motion sickness, helps the digestive process, limits flatulence and controls chronic pain
- Chai tea is made from a base of either black, green or oolong tea, and then combined with such herbs as ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, black peppercorns and fennel. Traditional Asian both Ayurvedic and Chinese Traditional Medicine have used these different spices in chai tea for centuries to treat a wide array of health issues. Chai tea may enhance the immune system, ease the digestive process, calm the system, fight bacterial infection, and reduce body aches.The health benefits of chai tea are the result of the individual benefits of its component herbs and spices.
- Lemongrass tea may be beneficial for sedative, diuretic, anti-micorbial and anti-fungal purposes. Lemongrass may help in reducing fats, uric acid, and cholesterol. It also may help alleviate indigestion and gastroenteritis.
- Lavender has beneficial constituents that include flavonoids, tannins, courmarines, and essential oil containing camphor, geraniol and linalool.
Lavender tea may help treat an upset stomach, as well as flatulence and colic. It may also be used to treat stomach and bowel infections.
- Peppermint may stimulate the production of digestive juices for a more effective breakdown of food.
- Spearmint may be beneficial for the treatment of a stomach ache, fights nausea, combats heartburn, treats mild indigestion and also may be helpful in fighting morning sickness during pregnancy.
- Chamomile is used for soothing purposes and may relax the stomach muscles.
Disclaimer: The health benefits of tea, or herbs mentioned on Tarastyme website is for information only. Tara does not recommend use of tea, or herbs as a substitute for medical care-discuss all medical needs and concerns with your doctor.
