Chamomile tea

Without a doubt, such a drink as tea is worthy of the first place in the list of the most popular soft drinks around the world. According to professional terminology, tea means a drink that is obtained as a result of brewing, as well as infusing sheets of a tea plant. In turn, the Chinese tea bush or camellia is a plant that belongs to the genus Camellia and the Tea family.

For a long period of time, such a drink as tea has been known to a limited circle of people, namely residents of Southeast Asia. The ancestor of the global tea culture can be called China. The tea tradition of the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire dates back millennia. We can say that the entire national culture, as well as the traditions of the Chinese people, are inextricably linked with the tea ceremony.

In China, all known varieties of tea drink are consumed. The second famous connoisseurs and loyal fans of tea consider themselves residents of Japan. However, unlike China in the land of the Rising Sun, green and yellow tea varieties are preferred. In addition, the ancient tea drinking culture is found in countries such as Korea, India, Tibet, Thailand, Sri Lanka, as well as Africa.

In our latitudes, black tea has long been especially popular. However, the original Russian can be called a drink, which can only be conditionally attributed to tea. In fact, chamomile tea cannot be called tea, since the drink is not made from tea bush sheets, but from chamomile flowers. However, due to its unique useful properties, chamomile tea, like other drinks based on healing herbs, inflorescences and leaves of plants, is classified as, the so-called phyto teas.

The benefits of chamomile tea

The useful properties of chamomile tea in Russia have been known since time immemorial. In the vast majority of cases, chamomile tea is used for preventive and therapeutic purposes for colds. In addition, chamomile tea brings invaluable benefits as an antimicrobial and painkiller of natural origin.

The benefits of chamomile tea are due to the unique vitamin-mineral composition of the inflorescences of the plant, from which the medicinal drink is made. Eating chamomile tea regularly helps regulate blood sugar levels, which is certainly important for people with diabetes.

The harm of chamomile tea

However, in addition to the benefits, there is also the harm of chamomile tea, which can be manifested as a result of eating the product in unlimited quantities and without first consulting a doctor. If you drink too much chamomile tea, a real overdose may occur.

In this case, the harm of chamomile tea will block all the beneficial properties of the drink. It is worth avoiding the consumption of chamomile tea for people who suffer allergic reactions to a plant such as chamomile.