Collection: Improved Digestion

Teas for Improved Digestion

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• Teas for Improved Digestion
• Peppermint Tea
• Chamomile Tea
• Nettle Tea
• Rooibos Tea
• Pu Erh Tea

Teas for Improved Digestion

It’s not uncommon for some of us to overdo it at times on rich, indulgent foods and drinks. These treats are mostly harmless when enjoyed in moderation, but they can sometimes result in a range of stomach complaints and discomforts such as indigestion, heartburn, bloating and nausea.

While these common ailments can be tolerated, they often prove to be a nuisance throughout the day and are preferably relieved as soon as possible. Ideally, these remedies come from a natural, everyday source, such as a tisane or a tea to aid digestion.

Certain teas have long been associated with helping to ease a range of stomach ailments and generally improving digestion, with peppermint tea, chamomile tea, nettle tea, green tea and caffeine-free herbal tea often noted among the best teas for indigestion.

Peppermint Tea

This fresh, vibrant, caffeine-free tea is known for its calming effects and refreshing flavours, but it has also been suggested that it may help with ailments such as indigestion, nausea, trapped gas and bloating. The essential oils in peppermint have also been linked to reducing abdominal pain that may be caused by indigestion, making peppermint tea a popular choice for an upset stomach and a drink to enjoy after a big meal.

Chamomile Tea

Another tea that may help with digestion, chamomile tea is one of the most popular single-ingredient herbal teas in the world and offers a number of health benefits. Like peppermint, chamomile is known as a tea to unwind with, as it promotes relaxation and improved sleep, but it is also suggested that chamomile can be effective in treating certain stomach ailments.

Chamomile has traditionally been used as a natural remedy for numerous gastrointestinal complaints, and more recent clinical studies have also suggested that chamomile can be effective in the treatment of dyspepsia.

Nettle Tea

Known to be high in vitamins A and C, nettles are also a source of nutrients such as zinc, iron and magnesium. Nettle tea can be used to treat symptoms of hay fever and nasal congestion and may even help to lower blood sugar.

The anti-inflammatory characteristics of nettles may also help to regulate digestion and alleviate an upset stomach, making nettle tea a useful option for digestive support.

Rooibos Tea

Rich in antioxidants and naturally caffeine-free, rooibos tea is also a source of several polyphenols, such as aspalathin, which may help protect the body against free radical damage.

Rooibos is especially low in tannins compared with many other teas, which makes it a good choice for those who may experience mild digestive problems when drinking more tannin-heavy teas.

Pu Erh Tea

This black tea is rich in antioxidants, may contribute towards lowering the risk of heart disease and has also been linked to healthy weight management.

Historically, Pu Erh tea was used in the treatment of several ailments, including poor digestion, and it is still used today by those looking for natural, everyday ways to support digestion.