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Old 27-05-2013, 01:51 AM   #1
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Chamomile tea / green tea

Is this particular tea good for you, or, has any particular good effects?

My tummy was a bit upset yesterday and I thought it would help but I wanted to know if anyone knew of other good effects or magic things it does.

I had a quick google but not much was returned and I don't have time to continue searching!


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Old 27-05-2013, 01:54 AM   #2
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Peppermint tea is good for icky tummys :) all mint things are, so are ginger things. lol sorry this is a bit unrelated i have no idea about green tea or camomile tea :P

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Old 27-05-2013, 01:55 AM   #3
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Recently bought myself a bag of good-quality egyptian chamomile. As chamomile is caffeine-free, I like drinking it before bed. The smell is really really relaxing and it does seem to make my eyelids feel heavier.

Green tea is a bit more of a boost for me. I like it in the mornings with breakfast. If you're wanting something for an upset stomach, I highly recommend peppermint tea. If you're not big on peppermint, go for lemon ginger.

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Old 27-05-2013, 01:57 AM   #4
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Upset stomach/nausea use ginger. Its whats often used for motion sickness. Herbs can be tricky if the same ones are used too much. Echiancea and others can really stress the liver. I had a client who turned yellow from echinacea. Some alkaloids really have a bad effect on people. Its wise to treat herbs as quasi medicinal and not as health treats to just be gobbled up and/or drank etc etc.. I would rotate teas. Green tea seems pretty regular though. The white and black teas have their uses as well. Stuff like licorice can be peculiar person to person. I think Chamomile has alkaloids in it they are very bad for me but maybe not for you

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Old 27-05-2013, 04:26 AM   #5
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It's already been said but yeah peppermint is good for an upset stomach.

This might be helpful on green tea:

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/fe...s-of-green-tea

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Old 27-05-2013, 05:58 AM   #6
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Thank you :)

Yes I didn't have any peppermint tea in the house. Somehow chamomile was floating around though :P

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Old 27-05-2013, 12:22 PM   #7
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chamomile tea is good for relaxing and helping with sleep.
green tea i think boosts your metabolism and can make you feel more energised.



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Old 27-05-2013, 09:10 PM   #8
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I thought that green tea was a detoxicant or something. It is pretty good for you thought, I think all tea is as long as you don't put milk in it or something.




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Old 27-05-2013, 10:08 PM   #9
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People use it as a 'detox' aid, but what I think you mean is it contains antioxidants.

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Old 27-05-2013, 10:16 PM   #10
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Thanks!

Beckie i had it last night and nearly feel asleep so I believe that :)

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Old 27-05-2013, 10:20 PM   #11
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I might try some tonight actually, and see if it helps me sleep at all.
I totally forgot I had it!



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Old 27-05-2013, 10:28 PM   #12
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It's actually quite nice! Normally I find tea too bitter without milk. Hope it helps :)

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Old 27-05-2013, 10:41 PM   #13
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the one i've got is chamomile, honey and vanilla which sweetens it up nicely. :)



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Old 28-05-2013, 12:00 AM   #14
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Does chamomile actually help you sleep? Is there any other natural things good for insomnia?

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Old 28-05-2013, 01:29 AM   #15
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There's tea containing valerian root which can help you sleep, but I have read online that prolonged use of valerian can cause depression, although other online sources say it is a natural treatment for depression and anxiety. I'm not sure which is true, but probably best to be cautious if you already have depression and look into it for yourself.

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Old 28-05-2013, 09:18 AM   #16
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Do not boil it?

I'm having some peppermint now :)

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Old 28-05-2013, 10:28 AM   #17
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not green tea. Green tea boiled gets bitter
the internet is full of infographics about how to make proper teas



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Old 28-05-2013, 11:03 AM   #18
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Ahhh I see, thank you :)

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Old 28-05-2013, 12:00 PM   #19
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Yus, that is right.

The trick with green tea if you lack a thermometer is to either pour the water in right before it boils, or turn it off and let it stop rolling for a little bit. As long as the water is hot! But I agree, avoid boiling water as it does make it rather bitter. I think that's what happens to a lot of first-time green tea drinkers and may be why they say it tastes strong and unpleasant.

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Old 28-05-2013, 12:44 PM   #20
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I think that is why I never used to like it!

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