One of the most soothing things in the world is a warm cup of tea. Whether you drink a cup of chamomile tea to calm down before you go to bed, peppermint tea to heighten your senses, or lemon tea for a comforting drink, warm tea is undeniably relaxing. In addition to providing a sense of relaxation and calm, tea has been used as an herbal remedy for years.
One common use of tea is to soothe digestive problems.
Best Tea for Digestive Problems: Ginger Tea
In my opinion, the best tea for any digestive problems is Ginger Tea. I was first advised to try ginger tea by an acupuncturist. I was skeptical of the digestive benefits, but she told me to boil my own ginger root, mush it up, and put it in a tea ball or tea strainer. I was delighted and surprised to find that it worked.
Seldom will I go to the trouble of boiling my own ginger root, but I often reach for ginger tea in case of digestive problems. One of the best ginger teas available is Ginger Digest Tea made by Now Natural Foods. It is available from Organic Pharmacy, 30 tea bags for $3.24. Ginger Digest Tea contains only ginger root, licorice root, and fennel seed. The tea contains no calories or fat, 20mg of sodium and 15mg of potassium. It has no other nutritional value and contains no caffeine, artificial colors, artificial flavors, preservatives, or sugar.
Ginger tea is an exceptional tea to aid in digestion.
Best Tea for Digestive Problems: Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea is another good alternative for digestive teas. Peppermint leaves have been used for centuries to ease the digestive system, assist with the dissipation of gas, and indigestion. Peppermint tea is easy to find at your local grocer.
Celestial Seasonings peppermint tea contains only peppermint. It is caffeine and calorie free. It is also gluten free and sugar free. Celestial Seasonings takes pride in the fact that the only ingredient in their peppermint tea is peppermint. I couldn’t agree more. One package of 20 tea bags costs between two and three dollars, depending on your location. It can be purchased directly online for $2.99.
Best Tea for Digestive Problems: Chamomile Tea
While I prefer chamomile tea for relaxation, there are many people around the world who use chamomile as a treatment for most anything, including digestive problems. Chamomile’s benefit as a digestive treatment may come from its anti-inflammatory or anti-spasmodic properties. The calming properties of this tea also help relieve stress, which is often related to digestive problems.
Chamomile is another tea that is readily available at your local grocer for around $3. For quality and consistency of flavor I choose Celestial Seasonings when purchasing chamomile tea. It contains only a blend of chamomile that give the tea a fragrant and slightly fruity flavor. It contains no caffeine, calories, or nutrients. It is simply tea.
When you aren’t using it for digestive issues, I highly recommend Celestial Seasonings Honey-Vanilla-Chamomile Herbal Tea. You’ll love its relaxing, slightly sweet taste.
Best Tea for Digestive Problems: Senna Tea
If you need to clean out your digestive system and encourage your digestive system to get on the move, you need an herbal tea which contains senna. Senna is an all natural laxative that works to relieve build-up and constipation in the colon.
As with all teas, the longer you allow senna to steep, the stronger and more potent it will become. Large quantities of senna are not recommended because this tea can cause cramps as it cleanses your system.
For a more gentle laxative effect try Traditional Medicinals® Organic Smooth Move Senna. Smooth Move is an herbal tea which provides the full extract of one senna leaf along with other ingredients to ease cramping.
One cup of Organic Smooth Move Senna tea contains sennosides A&B; (the active ingredient in senna), senna leaf, an unknown proprietary blend (920mg), licorice root, bitter fennel fruit, organic sweet orange peel, organic cinnamon bark, organic coriander seed, organic ginger rhizome, and orange peel oil on gum Arabic. My biggest hesitation with this tea is that it states that it is 17% organic, but it does not reveal the inorganic ingredients included in the tea. Smooth Moves comes $16 tea bags to a box for $5.49 at GNC. This is the best choice if you cannot stand the cramping.
If you can handle the cramps and prefer to stay 100% organic, try Laci Le Beau® Super Dieter’s Tea®. It contain a proprietary blend of herbs, leaves, and spices, including senna. Super Dieter’s Tea® can be purchased online, at GNC, or in grocery stores worldwide for around $9.
This is a very powerful tea. Please, follow directions when using this tea. Any tea with senna should be taken at night, right before bedtime. By morning, you should begin the effects of senna on your digestive system.
Best Tea for Digestive Problems: Lemon Balm Tea
Lemon balm, formerly known as a bee plant, has a floral, lemon-honey aroma and taste. It has been widely used in the Mediterranean to soothe the digestive system and calm nerves. Tao of Herbs Lemon Balm Tea is certified 100% organic. There is nothing in the tea except lemon balm. The tea bags are chlorine, tag, staple, and string free and packaged in a recycled box. The company is committed to bringing you nothing but top quality and environmentally friendly products.
Organic Lemon Balm Tea can be purchased from Tao of Herbs for $5.99, for 24 tea bags.
Relax and enjoy any of these five herbal teas that will aid your digestive system. You will feel better using high quality organic products instead of over-the-counter medications.
