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Drinking tea is a nice way to warm up on a cold day, and it could even\u00a0keep you from getting sick if you drink it daily. Many teas contain vital micronutrients that could\u00a0lower your risk of cancer,\u00a0heart disease\u00a0and diabetes, improve your immune system and soothe bellyaches. Although they\u2019re not a cure-all, if you\u2019re experiencing digestive issues, these teas could help settle your upset stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ginger root has been used medicinally for thousands of years in regions including Asia and India. It helps to relieve an upset stomach, indigestion, motion sickness and nausea. This is because of gingerol, ginger\u2019s main component, which may increase digestive responsiveness and also\u00a0help fight bloat. If you don\u2019t want to drink it as tea, you could grate fresh ginger on a meal or eat it on the side with\u00a0your favorite sushi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It isn\u2019t\u00a0just a myth<\/a>\u00a0that tea can help you feel better when you\u2019re ill. Chamomile can relieve stomach cramps, motion sickness, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion and abdominal gas. This plant contains chemicals called flavonoids, nutrients that give chamomile its medicinal properties. It\u2019s also commonly used to help\u00a0people who suffer from insomnia.Next<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tea is essential\u00a0when flu season comes around, but it\u2019s good to have it on-hand year-round too. There are studies that have shown that peppermint oil, in particular, is effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome because it helps ease abdominal pain and other symptoms of this condition. It is believed that you may experience similar benefits from drinking peppermint tea. Peppermint leaves, which contain essential oils menthol, menthone and limonene, are used medicinally for nausea, menstrual cramps, abdominal gas and bloating.Next<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spearmint is filled with powerful antioxidants. The perennial plant is commonly used to alleviate symptoms of nausea, indigestion, bloating and gas. Though more research is needed, it may also\u00a0improve your memory.Next<\/p>\n\n\n\n This isn\u2019t what you\u2019d find on\u00a0the best pizzas in America. Holy basil has been used to help treat symptoms of diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. The \u201cQueen of Herbs\u201d is also an adaptogen, or natural substance that helps your body adjust to stress. Stress is known to cause\u00a0some pretty scary side effects<\/a>, but drinking this tea could help alleviate those symptoms and counteract the effects of stress-induced ulcers.Next<\/p>\n\n\n\n Licorice root contains glycyrrhizic acid, an anti-inflammatory component that\u2019s good for the immune system. Tea made from licorice root could help to relieve a number of stomach problems including ulcers, indigestion, food poisoning and heartburn.\u00a0The potent plant<\/a>\u00a0is known to protect the lining of the stomach, but be careful. Consuming too much licorice can have a negative effect on your heart health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Green tea is said to relieve abdominal gas and diarrhea; stomach pain, nausea and bloating caused by bacteria strain Helicobacter pylori; and stomach ulcers. Just remember that there\u2019s caffeine in this tea, and that it might affect your ability to sleep if you drink it before bedtime. As an added bonus, it\u2019s good for\u00a0boosting your metabolism\u00a0and\u00a0losing weight<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This\u00a0tea is popular around the globe\u00a0and holds benefits that can help improve\u00a0your gut health.\u00a0Black tea contains micronutrients called polyphenols that are known to kill harmful bacteria, promote the growth of good bacteria and repair the lining of the digestive tract. Black tea is also an excellent alternative to drinking sugary energy drinks or\u00a0coffee\u00a0when you need a caffeine kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When fennel seeds are combined with hot water, the seeds extract an antibacterial component that helps relax your digestive muscles and relieve constipation. It also helps with flatulence and diarrhea. Fennel tea is packed with antioxidants that can help your body fight against harmful germs you\u2019re exposed to on a daily basis, and if you feel like you don\u2019t get enough sleep<\/a>, try drinking a cup of fennel tea before bed. In the olden days, fennel was used to treat insomnia.Next<\/p>\n\n\n\nPeppermint Tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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