Valentine’s Day or any other special day but seldom people know it can be used in the kitchen and has numerous health benefits most used as a hot beverage. It has been used for 2000 years originating in China and used in India and Middle Eastern countries. The rose petals are aromatic and are edible. Do you know that there are about 130 varieties of rose yet some are sweeter than others? Let us now ponder on the health benefits of rose tea and why we should include it in our diet:

1. An alternative to caffeine

Although caffeine is good in moderate amounts it increases alertness, and energy levels and decreases fatigue but it has adverse effects too which is why many people do not prefer it. 100% rose tea can have a relaxing impact on our body.

2. Aids in sleep

We all know sleep is essential for normal day-to-day functioning. It is the perfect option for those who want to drink rose tea before they sleep because it has sedative properties, and aids in regulating sleep patterns and circadian rhythm.

3. Uplift one’s mood

Whenever you feel low, depressed, or stressed due to your personal and professional problems drinking rose tea can help you to feel calm and relaxed and remove distress from your life.

4. Anti-inflammatory in nature

If we suffer from any physical injury rose tea may also help to relieve inflammatory pain as it works just like aspirin or ibuprofen.

5. Provides support to relieve respiratory distress

In any case you suffer from flu or a cold drinking rose tea will clear your lungs, and throat, and remove mucus and phlegm which is the home for bacteria and other diseases.

6. Relieves menstrual pain

Most of the females over 50% of the total experience menstrual pain including mood swings, cramps, nausea, back pain, and diarrhea. Switching from medications to herbal remedies is a great option as it helps to regulate hormones and relieve uterine congestion.

7. Keeps your body hydrated helping in weight loss

Rose tea is light and flavored hence it can prove helpful in meeting one’s water requirements as it is important to drink plenty of water throughout the day otherwise dehydration may result. It helps to lose weight by boosting metabolism even consuming 500 ml of water by 30%.

8. Lowers risk of chronic diseases

It is rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients. It lowers the risk of cancer by about 40%. Anti-oxidants are those chemical compounds that inhibit oxidation neutralizing harmful free radicals in our body.

9. Immune system benefits

Rose tea is rich in vitamin C, which is also an antioxidant that is essential for our body's healing and infection-fighting abilities.

10. Improves digestion

Helps in the release of digestive juices to break down food. More nutrients from the food are absorbed and the digestive system becomes more efficient.

So, what are you waiting for?

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