Health Benefits of Chai Tea

Chai is good for you!

So, what are the Health Benefits of Chai Tea? There are many. The ingredients that make up the Chai Tea Mix is a combination of cloves, cardamoms, fennel and cinnamon. You can add fresh ginger if you want to add a little zing to your Chai. All these spices and herbs have healing qualities. Let's look at them individually and see what they have to offer in health benefits.

Cloves

Used in Ayurvedic medicine as an analgesic, cloves are most often used to soothe toothaches and remedy halitosis. It also has antiseptic qualities, and can be used to kill intestinal parasites, fungi, and bacteria. These latter qualities have also led cloves to be used for treating diarrhea and similar digestive ailments.

Cardamoms

Relieves flatulence, harmonises digestion and eases nausea. Useful for combating colds & chills.


Fennel

Fennel has aromatic and carminative properties. Tea made from the fennel seeds is used to ease flatulence of infants and is used by women to ease menopause symptoms. It also aids in digestion.


Cinnamon

Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes. It has also shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections. It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.


Ginger

Ginger aids in digestion, nausea and inflammation. Its warming properties also helps in combating flus and colds.


Now you can savour that cup of Chai guilt free and know that its many healing properties are good for your health.





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