Freshly brewed tea with the goodness of chamomile is all we need to relax. Each sip leaves a lingering flavour of the chamomile flower. Did you know chamomile tea is super easy to prepare? Just infuse two teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers in hot water, and voila! And yes, you can add a teaspoon of honey as well. Wondering about the benefits? We have celebrity nutritionist Lovneet Batra spilling the beans for you. In her Instagram Story, she said that chamomile tea has “anti-inflammatory properties”, which reduce swelling and redness. The antioxidant property of the tea makes it helpful for tissue repair and health. “The antispasmodic action of chamomile reduces cough,” Lovneet added. We also have the recipe here.
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But, chamomile tea isn't your only option. We have handpicked a bunch of tea and milk recipes, you can swear by to tackle sore throat, infection, cold, and flu. Have a look:
Here're 5 Healthy Drinks To Aid Sore Throat:
In the world of Ayurveda, Turmeric is known as a natural antibiotic. Turmeric milk is known to treat a sore throat, cold, and even persistent coughs. It can also treat swelling and pain as well.
Mix 2 parts of ginger, 2 parts of cinnamon, and 3 parts of licorice in water to prepare herbal tea. Drink it three times a day for the best results.
3.Ginger-Honey-Pepper-Lemon Water
Ginger, honey, black peppercorns, and lemon are known for their effective nature, when it comes to cold, cough and fever. Moreover, This 4-ingredient immunity-boosting drink will sit well with your taste buds as well.
Add one chopped onion, 2-3 black peppercorns, 1 cardamom pod and half tsp fennel seeds to a glass of water. Now, bring it to a boil. Simmer for around 15-20 minutes and strain it. Sip this tea without any sweetener to get rid of a sore throat.
Mint and ginger tea is a classic beverage to boost immunity. Make this tea with or without milk, based on your preference and enjoy the benefits.
Include these teas in your diet to reap benefits.