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Best medicinal teas and their benefits

On average, every German drinks 25 liters of tea – a year. More would be better, because green, black and herbal tea are always healthier than coffee. And herbal teas are even the oldest medicines in the world. 

Have a cup of tea first – not a bad idea. Especially now, in the autumnal “cocooning” season. Because tea not only gives warmth, well-being and inner peace: When the medicinal plant variant is in the cup, it is downright therapy. Numerous studies show that such teas alleviate skin diseases, repair cell damage and reduce the risk of gastric mucosal inflammation by half.

The ten most effective healing teas (all from the pharmacy) against typical female complaints can do even more.

1. Bladder problems

Constant urge to urinate, burning when urinating and aching stomach pains are mostly caused by Escherichia coli bacteria from the intestine. But sitting on a cold surface or in drafts can also inflame the blister .

  • This medicinal plant helps: The heather bearberry contains the active ingredients arbutin and methylarbitin. Both have a disinfecting and, above all, antibacterial effect in the urine. The tannins of the plant soothe the irritation. But: Do not use more than 10 g of bearberry leaves per day.
    The best recipe: Brew 2 teaspoons of bearberry leaves in 1 cup of water and let steep for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day.
    You should pay attention to this: In case of nausea and vomiting, stop immediately. In addition to the medicinal tea, drink 2 to 3 liters of still water.
    Please go to the doctor: If the symptoms do not subside after three days, if you have a fever, blood in your urine.

2. Feverish infection

The forehead gets hot, you feel limp. An elevated temperature is greater than 37.8 degrees (measured in the mouth or armpits) or 38.2 degrees (rectally). Fever is the body’s defense reaction to infection with germs.

  • This medicinal plant helps: Meadowsweet contains plant substances that have a sweat-inducing effect. The evaporative cooling reliably suppresses the fever.
    The best recipe: Pour 150 ml of boiling water over 1 to 2 teaspoons of meadowsweet, cover and strain after 10 to 15 minutes. Ideally, drink the tea hot 3 times a day. Important: Do not exceed 3.5 g of the dried flowers as a daily dose.
    You should pay attention to this: Doses that are too high can occasionally lead to nausea and stomach problems. Not suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
    Please see a doctor: If the fever lasts longer than two days or rises above 40 degrees.

3. Menstrual problems

About every fifth woman suffers from menstrual bleeding that is too weak, irregular, too heavy or excessively painful. The main cause is a hormonal imbalance, but stress, poor nutrition and lack of exercise can also cause damage.

  • This medicinal plant helps: the rose plant cinquefoil heals through bitter and tannins and tannic acid, which relax the muscles. Do not use more than 4 g per day.
    The best recipe: Pour 150 ml of hot water over 1 to 2 teaspoons of cinquefoil, strain after 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup 5 times a day between meals.
    You should pay attention to this: In very rare cases, it can lead to painful stomach irritation.
    Please go to the doctor: If the symptoms become so severe that they disrupt everyday life.

4. Nervousness and stressed heart

Stress, constant overload and fears can lead to inner restlessness, restlessness, increased sweating, concentration problems and nervous heart problems.

  • This medicinal plant helps: The climbing plant passion flower has a calming effect on the vegetative nervous system and the heart (in the case of cardiac neurosis and nervous arrhythmias) due to its ingredients vitexin and maltol. The healing daily dose is between 4 and 8 g. m
    The best recipe: Pour 150 ml warm water over 1 teaspoon of passion flower herb, let stand for 10 minutes, strain. Drink 2 to 4 cups per day. Or slowly drink 1 cup 30 minutes before bedtime.
    You should pay attention to this: A 6-week cure is most effective.
    Please go to the doctor: If nervousness turns into a depressive mood, heart problems increase with physical exertion and you feel weak.

5. Low blood pressure

Blood pressure values ​​below 105 to 60 mm Hg (mercury column) are considered too low and can lead to dizziness, seeing asterisks when standing up quickly or tiredness.

  • This medicinal plant helps: The aromatic plant rosemary expands the blood vessels with ingredients such as flavonoids, saponin, glycosides and melatonin, and stimulates the heart and circulation. The healthy daily dose is 4 to 6 g.
    The best recipe: Brew 1 teaspoon of rosemary herb with 1 cup of water, cover and leave to steep for 5 minutes, then strain. Drink 1 cup in the morning and at noon, preferably lukewarm.
    You should pay attention to this: It is better not to drink rosemary tea in the evening, because it has a stimulating effect and therefore robs you of sleep.
    Please see a doctor: If dizziness or tiredness increases despite the tea therapy.

6. Sleep problems

Some lie awake for hours, others wake up regularly at night – for a variety of reasons: worries, fears, light and noise or simply the wrong mattress.

  • This medicinal plant helps : Valerian with its light pink to white flowers contains over 100 calming ingredients such as valerianic acid, lignans or resins. Maximum dose: 15 g per day.
    The best recipe: Brew 1 teaspoon of valerian root with 1 cup of water, let stand for 10 minutes, strain. Drink 1 cup 1 to 3 times a day, the last one hour before bedtime. Valerian is highly effective in a tea mixture with hop cones, passion flower, peppermint and rosemary (e.g. “Sidroga Schlaf- undnervetee N”, Apotheke).
    You should pay attention to this: Valerian can impair the ability to react – important for drivers and for certain types of work.
    Please go to the doctor: If the insomnia lasts longer than three to four weeks.

7. Heartburn, stomach pressure, nausea

Drinks such as coffee or white wine, high-fat foods or increased gas formation in the stomach can trigger cramp-like upper abdominal pain on an empty stomach, a feeling of pressure or heartburn .

  • This medicinal plant helps: Peppermint contains essential oil, menthol and tannins that increase tired bile production and soothe the smooth muscles of the digestive tract. Daily dose: 3 to 6 g.
    The best recipe: Pour 150 ml of boiling water over 1 heaped tablespoon of dried peppermint leaves, cover and strain after 5 minutes, drink moderately warm. 1 cup 3 times a day.
    You should pay attention to this: Women with gallstones must speak to their doctor beforehand. In sensitive people, the essential oils can sometimes cause allergic reactions (e.g. skin rash, breathing problems). Not suitable for babies and small children.
    Please go to the doctor: In case of very severe pain with vomiting and fever.

8. Vein problems

At least every fifth German woman suffers from swollen ankles, tingling heavy legs and nocturnal, especially in the evening. leg cramps. The main cause of vein problems is a congenital weakness of the connective tissue – promoted by standing or sitting for too long, overweight, hormone preparations, chronic constipation, stockings or boots that are too tight and too much heat (e.g. sauna, baths).

  • This medicinal plant helps: buckwheat contains the flavonoid rutin. It promotes the permeability of the veins, strengthens their walls and contracts them. Do not take more than 5 to 6 g daily.
    The best recipe: Boil 2 teaspoons of buckwheat cabbage with 150 ml of water for one minute and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups every day for 4 to 6 weeks.
    Here’s what to look out for: The herb can increase photosensitivity in some people.
    Please go to the doctor: whenever varicose veins appear. They should be treated as early as possible.

9. Constipation

Too little drinking, too little exercise and fiber and also medication such as tranquilizers mean that more than four million women in our country regularly suffer from constipation .

  • This medicinal plant helps: Due to ingredients such as sennosides, senna leaves have a laxative effect about 8 to 10 hours after ingestion.
    The best recipe: Put 1/2 teaspoon of senna leaves in 1 cup of cold water and let steep for 10 hours. Drink 1 cup before bedtime. It’s easier with “Midro Tee” (pharmacy).
    You should pay attention to this: Long use can disturb the water and electrolyte balance, which e.g. B. triggers cardiac arrhythmias.
    Please see a doctor: If you still have no bowel movements after 4 to 5 days.

10. Menopausal Symptoms

Hormonal change processes lead to hot flashes , night sweats or irritability.

  • This medicinal plant helps: chaste tree regulates the relationship between estrogens and progesterone. Do not use more than 6 to 7 g per day.
    The best recipe: Brew 2 teaspoons of chaste tree with 1 cup of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes, strain. Drink 3 cups daily.
    You should pay attention to this: After six weeks, take a break of 3 to 4 weeks. Not suitable for women with hormone-related breast cancer.
    Please go to the doctor: If the symptoms increase and severely interfere with everyday life.

Mini product knowledge

Medicinal teas differ from food teas by a specific indication for diseases and the strict observance of pharmaceutical quality, their effectiveness and safety.
High-quality medicinal plant teas rarely come from wild collections, but mostly from controlled cultivation. This guarantees an almost pollution-free quality with always the same concentration of active ingredients.
Mono and combination tees are equivalent. Also loose teas and ready-made teas; However, the latter is easier to prepare and each bag contains exactly the same amount.
With pyramid tea bags , a particularly large amount of water washes around the high-quality coarse cut tea after the infusion: the active ingredients are released quickly and 100%.

„MOOD“-Tees

In trend: special tea combinations that put us in a relaxed mood, give inner harmony and give new strength to the soul.
Energy boost: tea mix including elderberry, sage, mountain thyme, rose petals and gentian (“Bad Heilbrunner mountain flower tea”, pharmacy and drugstore).
Cozy warmth from within: with the “Schoko Sweet Chili” mixture from Salus (Apotheke) made from cocoa, cinnamon, cardamom, aniseed and a pinch of chili.
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Crystal Waston MD

Crystal Waston has a degree in Cross Media Production and Publishing. At vital.de she gives everyday tips and deals with topics related to women's health, sport, and nutrition.

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