The infusion of olive leaves has a substance called oleuropein, a bitter compound with extensive medicinal properties and a high nutritional value. Oleuropein along with other polyphenols found in the leaves and fruits of the olive tree, is very useful for preventing disease. The olive tree also known as olivera or olive, is a tree …
Infusions to lose weight play a supportive role in physical activity and a balanced diet. Plants with slimming potential can be a component of dietary supplements, but are most often taken in the form of infusions. Slimming herbs are an effective weapon in the fight against obesity and overweight. First of all, its ability to …
Rosemary is one of the most popular aromatic shrubs in the Mediterranean region and is scientifically known as Rosmarinus officinalis. It is a species that blooms during spring and autumn. It is typical of dry and sandy soils, being very common in gardens and hedges. Among the properties of the rosemary infusion highlights its medicinal, depurative, …
Sometimes, after a big meal, we can suffer from some kind of stomach pain. The natural thing is to look for a quick solution to relieve it, since it can be very annoying. Therefore, a simple remedy to prepare can be some digestive infusions of proven effectiveness, especially for mild discomfort and stomach swelling. Commonly, …
The Earl Grey tea is born from the combination between black tea and bergamot orange extract. In fact, another name by which this infusion is also called is bergamot tea. It has been consumed for hundreds of years and still today there are communities that take it daily. As for current medicine, it has been …
Sencha tea has been recognized for providing interesting health benefits, including preventing chronic diseases such as hypertension or cholesterol. Today there are many highly reputable scientific studies that praise the effects of Sencha on the body. Therefore, we wanted to group most of these scientific trials and study their involvement, positive or negative, in the …
Rock tea has been used since time immemorial as a digestive formula in the face of heavy meals, flatulence and stomach disorders. Today it is a very characteristic plant of Spain and still used for its medicinal properties. In this article we want to make a review of the properties of the plant Jasonia glutinose, …
Barley is a cereal widely used since historical times. In recent years, its potential for health has been known through scientific research. Hence, the infusion of barley has become fashionable as a more striking way to incorporate it into our diet. On a nutritional level, barley contains interesting groups of antioxidants, but with the advantage …
The name Chai tea is nothing more than a redundancy in itself, since Chai means in Hindu “infusion” or “tea”. However, it is the most well-known form for the Western world of Masala chai, a drink originating from India in which various spices are mixed together with aromatic herbs. For the preparation of Masala chai …
Kombucha is a fermented infusion that has been consumed for hundreds of years, but has once again gained fame in the Western world for its probiotic properties. Some say that it is the perfect combination of the benefits of a vegetable infusion with the addition of yeasts and potentially beneficial bacteria for our body. Kombucha …
