Not all infusions are good for the same or are prepared the same. That is why we tell you which ones will suit you best for each disorder and the best way to take them. In our selection of infusions we have taken into account that they are easy to find in supermarkets, pharmacies or Amazon, because sometimes it is difficult to go to a herbalist, where they can have more elaborate mixtures. Although they do not usually have contraindications (except in some cases that we tell you about), it is always better to consult with a doctor or pharmacist about our particular case so that there are no problems if we are taking according to what medication or according to what previous health problems we suffer
Not all infusions are good for the same or are prepared the same. That is why we tell you which ones will suit you best for each disorder and the best way to take them. In our selection of infusions we have taken into account that they are easy to find in supermarkets, pharmacies or Amazon, because sometimes it is difficult to go to a herbalist, where they can have more elaborate mixtures. Although they do not usually have contraindications (except in some cases that we tell you about), it is always better to consult with a doctor or pharmacist about our particular case so that there are no problems if we are taking according to what medication or according to what previous health problems we suffer
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€ 6.24Passionflower, an infusion to sleep better
Passionflower is an ideal plant if you have trouble falling asleep. You can take it alone or in combination with other plants such as linden, lemon balm or chamomile. It is recommended to have a cup after dinner and two or three hours before going to sleep, because in addition to helping to initiate sleep, it also makes digestion lighter, which contributes to a good rest. To prepare it, you just have to put a teaspoon of passionflower per cup (or a combination of plants) in the water that has just been boiled and let it rest for about 5 minutes before straining it.
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17.90Hibiscus, a little help to regain regularity
If you have constipation problems, in addition to adjusting your habits to avoid it without having to resort to pills, you can take up to 3 cups a day of an infusion of hibiscus, also called Jamaica flower. It is diuretic and mildly laxative, and it also has a very good taste. Boil a tablespoon of hibiscus in the equivalent of a cup of water for 2 or 3 minutes, remove and let it rest for 10 more minutes before straining. You can drink it hot but also as a cold infusion and you will see that it is really good, especially if you add a splash of lemon.
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€ 9.99Rooibos, the soothing infusion that calms your nerves
Although known as "rooibos tea," it is not a tea because it is caffeine-free (actually caffeine), so instead of stimulating the nervous system, it actually helps calm it down. You can take the rooibos whenever you want, even after dinner, and it will help you feel more relaxed throughout the day and sleep better. You can find rooibos alone or with flavors (vanilla, berries …). You should not boil the rooibos but add a heaping tablespoon to a cup of water just boiled and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before filtering.
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€ 15.99Dandelion, against fluid retention
Dandelion is very rich in flavonoids, which helps fight fluid retention. You can take 2-3 cups a day, avoiding the hours closest to going to bed, so that it does not interfere with sleep if you feel like going to the bathroom. And you shouldn't take it if you have liver or bile problems without first consulting a doctor. To make the infusion, put water (a cup) on the fire and when it starts to boil add a dessert spoon of dandelion and let it cook for about 5 seconds. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before straining and serving.
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€ 4.32Melisa, the most relaxing infusion
Melissa is ideal to relax because it not only calms the nerves and that runrún that you always have in your head, but thanks to its flavonoids and its essential oil, it also relaxes the muscles, so it has a double benefit: physical and mental. You can drink up to 3 cups a day because it has no side effects. In this case, you should boil a tablespoon of lemon balm in the equivalent of a cup of gua for about 5 seconds, turn off the heat and let it rest between 5 and 10 minutes before straining and drinking warm in small sips.
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€ 11.50Green tea to end tiredness
Green tea is a good alternative to coffee as it also stimulates the nervous system and increases the ability to exert yourself. But it has other interesting benefits, such as its bronchodilator properties, which help you breathe better. It also helps to accelerate the metabolism of fats. Anyway, you should not take it if you suffer from anemia, hypertension, arrhythmia, gastritis, epilepsy, insomnia, anxiety or hyperthyroidism. To prepare it, you must add a tablespoon of tea to a cup of very hot water that has not reached a boil and let it infuse for 3-5 minutes (depending on the kind of tea). Then filter and you are done.
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€ 9.90Pennyroyal, for digestion and headache
It is the digestive tisane of all life and with good reason, because in addition to knowing good it helps digestion: gas or stomach upset, nausea … It is also very good if there are small liver disorders, and even if you have a headache . To prepare it you should boil a tablespoon or a bag of pennyroyal in the equivalent of a glass of water for one minute and then turn off the heat and let it rest for another 10. The ideal is to take it 3 times a day after the main meals.
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€ 10.50Chasteberry, for premenstrual complaints
Okay, chasteberry is not an easy infusion to find in the supermarket, but we have included it because in pharmacies or Amazon you can. Chasteberry helps if you suffer from hypersensitivity in the breasts, it reduces irritability, bad mood, anxiety, abdominal pain or lower back pain. In addition, it also helps to restore normality of the rule. If you have more or less regular periods, start taking it about 10 days before the expected arrival of the period (except if you follow a hormone-based treatment). You can drink between 2 and 3 cups a day. For the infusion, boil the equivalent of a cup of water, when it boils add a heaping teaspoon of chasteberry and cook for about 3 minutes. Let stand 3-5 more minutes before straining and serving.
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€ 12.90Tablets for better sleep
Although we have seen passionflower eats and other infusions are -tila, lemon balm …- they can be very useful to help us sleep better, they can have the counterpart of interrupting it because they make us want to go to the bathroom at night. One way to avoid this is to take these herbs in tablets, for example.
