Some people think that herbal teas are an eminently feminine drink, to be consumed in the evening only when you have a stomach ache or when you feel tired and sickly. Nothing could be more wrong! There are really countless types of herbal teas, each of which is indicated for various ailments as well as for the various phases of life, for the most peaceful people as for the chronically busy.
This is why herbs, plants, roots and flowers come to our aid on many occasions, including support before and after sports activities.
Herbal teas and sport
Those who practice sport know this intensely, the most frequent disorders can be linked to various factors, for example to muscular pains, tears, tendon problems, fractures and fatigue .
Or you simply need to re - mineralize the tissues and restore tone, vigor to the organism proven by effort and energy expenditure. We see which teas are ideal for a rapid recovery of athletes.
Horsetail herbal tea
Characteristics : herbal tea indicated both for its remineralising and anti-inflammatory properties, horsetail is recommended for athletes who have joint and tendon problems, which often occur following fractures, and in states of fatigue.
Ingredients:
> 2-4 teaspoons of dried horsetail
> 150 ml of water
Preparation : put the dried teaspoons of horsetail in hot water for 10-15 minutes, filter and sweeten to taste with honey
Use : drink several times a day and when the need arises
Properties : remineralizing, astringent, hematopoietic, that is, that help the process of cell formation in the blood
Read also the properties and use of horsetail mother tincture
Nettle composite tea
The nettle, as well as known for its purifying and anti-inflammatory properties, is perfect to reconstitute and re-mineralise the organism that is put to the test by intense physical activity, such as running; mint, mallow, caledula and the rest of the herbs contribute to giving a refreshing and emollient touch
Ingredients :
> 30% nettle,
> mint 20%,
> 20% marigold,
> rosemary 5%,
> 20% mallow,
> 5% cornflower
Preparation : put 10 grams of the herb mixture in the tisane maker, dip it in a liter of boiling water and leave to infuse for 10 minutes.
Use : drink one to three cups a day.
Properties : remineralising, emollient, refreshing, stimulating.
Grass-fed composite tea
The herbal tea thus obtained is formed by refreshing, detoxifying and toning plants; wheatgrass is also known for its anti-inflammatory and disinfectant power thanks to the presence of polyphenols, saponins, triticina and essential oil.
Ingredients
> a pinch of dried grass,
> one of dried sweet clover flowers,
> one of mallow
> one of dandelion .
Boil the water with the herbs and leave in decoction for two minutes, then in infusion for another 10 minutes, filter. Add a few hints of licorice root or some fennel seed to taste.
Use : drink a couple of cups a day, preferably between meals.
Properties : detoxifying, refreshing, invigorating.
