A cup of warm tea will make you forget about the bitter cold for a while. In addition, different types of tea can enjoy different health effects. Let's find out the efficacy of ginger tea, balloon flower tea, burdock tea, and citron tea, which are frequently visited by people.
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Ginger tea makes the body warm and blood circulation in the body smooth. This is because gingerol in ginger increases body temperature. Ginger has long been a tea-sweet food to overcome the cold, and is also introduced as a warm medicine in Donguibogam. In addition, ginger rolls and shogaol, which give off the spicy taste of ginger, have a strong sterilization effect to prevent colds. However, if you drink ginger tea when your tonsils swell or have a fever, it is recommended to avoid it because it can increase the body's heat and worsen the symptoms.
Bellflower tea can protect the bronchial tubes and relieve cough and phlegm. This is because saponin in balloon flower stimulates the mucous membrane in the throat and activates mucus secretion, making the mucous membrane moist. In particular, drinking balloon flower tea helps prevent sore throat because the humidity is low and the bronchial tubes are easily dried during the change of seasons. Balloon bellflower is also rich in iron, which helps relieve symptoms of anemia.
Burdock tea is effective in dieting by relieving constipation and reducing fat in the body. Burdock is rich in fibers such as inulin, cellulose, and lignin, which facilitates bowel movements by activating peristalsis. In addition, fiber is released by sticking to cholesterol, so drinking burdock tea lowers blood cholesterol levels and reduces fat in the body. In particular, burdock shells contain a large amount of an ingredient called saponin, which is an antioxidant that is effective in preventing aging. Therefore, it is recommended not to peel off the burdock when making burdock tea.
Citron contains a lot of vitamin C, which is good for preventing colds. A 100g citron contains about 105mg of vitamin C, 1.5 times as much as a lemon. Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect, which increases immunity and relieves fatigue. Yuja is also rich in folic acid, which is especially helpful for pregnant women. Pregnant women are at risk of giving birth to deformed babies or premature birth if they lack folic acid.
Writer: Sarah Li