Tea is an ancient drink that, at first, was used as a medicine due to the numerous benefits that herbs bring to the body, but which later gained the population’s taste.

THE Medical News Today (MNT) listou quais são os cinco principais chás que mais trazem benefícios para o organismo.

5 best teas for health

1. Green tea

Green tea is a drink rich in polyphenols, antioxidants that help proteger contra a ação dos radicais livres, retardam o processo de envelhecimento, reduzem o crescimento de células tumorais e ainda combatem a doença de Alzheimer.

2. Jasmine tea

In addition to having an antioxidant action, jasmine tea provides physical and mental well-being, as the plant helps to improve stress, calm the nerves and regulate good mood.

3. Rooibos tea

The antioxidants in rooibos tea help protect and make the liver more resistant to damage caused by toxic substances, reduce blood pressure and promote the relaxation of tense muscles.

4. Hibiscus tea

Hibiscus tea also has antioxidant, but also antitumor action. In addition to fighting free radical aging, the drink also helps protect the body from certain types of leukemia cells. It also has cardiovascular benefits and regulates blood pressure.

5. Lemon verbena tea

The properties of lemon verbena tea reduce the formation of fatty acids, being a great way to fight obesity-related health problems. The drink also reduces the levels of inflammation in the blood of people with multiple sclerosis.