The healthy hot drink in focus
Tea for weight loss, tea for falling asleep, tea for coughs, nausea, constipation… The preparation of herbs and hot water works wonders! For best effect, teas and infusions should only be allowed to brew for a short time and only until they have taken on a pale colour. To prepare 1 litre of infusion use as much herbal tea as you can hold with three fingers, and add the hot water. Do not allow herbs to infuse for longer than 2 minutes. This delicious drink is free of sugar and preservatives, and you should drink around 3 litres of it every day.
In this article you will find...
- Valuable knowledge about teas and their health-promoting effects
- Interesting facts about the right tea preparation
- Presentation and areas of application of various types of tea
Herbal teas and their effects
Every herb has its effect
Nettle tea is a remedy for mucus, acts as a diuretic, stimulates the metabolism, lowers blood pressure & cholesterol, and benefits people with anaemia.
This herbal infusion has strengthening properties, helps to reduce a temperature, heals wounds and helps the liver self-purify.
Often given to babies as it helps the digestion and has a calming and antispasmodic effect.
A very mild, relaxing and antispasmodic herb, tansy calms upsets stomachs and is an effective remedy for flatulence.
A real all-rounder, elderflower promotes sweating, acts as a stimulant and mild laxative, it eases coughs, relieves mucus and stimulates the immune system.
Anti-inflammatory, nerve tonic, pain reliever, a mood elevating herb that has shown to be effective against depression and sleep disorders.
A classic tisane herb with antibacterial, calming, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory properties and an analgesic effect.
Detoxifies the body, is anti-inflammatory, relieves irritation, has wound healing properties and protects mucous membranes.
Relieves irritation and stimulates the sweat glands, relieves coughs and has a calming effect; is antispasmodic, diuretic and promotes sleep.
A blessing for the gall bladder, dandelion promotes bile flow, strengthens the liver, stimulates the metabolism and has an antirheumatic effect.
Stimulates the liver, strengthens the stomach and nerves, has an antispasmodic and calming effect, also promotes a good night’s sleep.
Considered one of nature’s secret weapons, an infusion of peppermint stimulates gall bladder and liver, promotes good digestion, and acts as a disinfectant, nerve tonic and antispasmodic.
High in vitamins and minerals, rooibos has antibacterial, calming and purifying effects.
Anti-inflammatory, remedy for gynaecological disorders, antispasmodic, diuretic, detoxifies the system and promotes healthy digestion.
A remedy for prostate and bladder complaints, it also has a diuretic effect and is anti-inflammatory.
Builds up connective tissue, strengthens, helps recuperation, relieves mucus and acts as a diuretic; detoxifies the body.
Tea tips: Good to know
- Acidic fruit teas and black teas are not suitable during the Mayr treatment as they have an acidifying effect on the body. Black tea also contains caffeine, which has a dehydrating effect on the body and hence can cause constipation.
- Green tea is beneficial in small quantities.
- Any teas containing preservatives, colours and artificial flavours have no place in Modern Mayr cuisine.
- Allergy sufferers should avoid camomile and calendula, as they may trigger allergies.
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Further information and interesting facts about Modern Mayr Medicine and its positive effects on your health can be found on the Park Igls Medical Spa Resort website.
About the author
Markus Sorg
Since 2007, as head chef, he has ensured the excellent and contemporary realisation of Mayr cuisine at the Park Igls Medical Spa Resort. He skilfully combines the knowledge of modern Mayr medicine with haute cuisine, turning fasting into an exquisite culinary experience.
