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Friday, February 15, 2013

Benefits of Artichoke Tea



When you drink this tea, you will be ingesting a drink that is rich in folate, vitamins A, B1 and C, and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc and dietary fiber.
These are some benefits of drinking artichoke tea;
  •  Helps to protect the liver and treat related diseases. It stimulates the liver function and the production of bile. Overall, it helps with liver insufficiency.
  • Because of its beneficial action on the liver, it may help to fight the consequences of alcoholism, through faster liver recovery.
  • This tea is diuretic, easing elimination of urea. It also contains inulin, which is important as a hypoglycemic, recommended to diabetics as it helps to regulate the levels of sugar in the blood.
  • Also as a diuretic, artichoke tea is indicated as one of the great weight loss teas, helping to rid the body of excess body fat and preventing water retention, through the urine.
  • It may help to treat bad digestion. It is gentle and soothing for your stomach, even promoting the recovery of your appetite. It provides healthy bacteria for your stomach and essential nutrients for you.
  •  With a tea made from dried or fresh leaves and stems of artichoke, you can recover better from nausea, abdominal pains, constipation, diarrhea, bloating sensation, as well as being a natural remedy for heartburn. 
It may also have preventive action against these ailments; so if you are prone to bad digestion, make this tea a part of your daily diet.
  • It’s a caffeine free tea. So if you are watching your anxiety levels, this tea is safe for you.
  • Artichoke tea helps to reduce cholesterol levels as well as helping to prevent future increase.
  • This tea helps in the prevention of heart diseases and strokes.
  • Finally, by eliminating toxins in your body, an artichoke tea will not only promote all the benefits mentioned above, but you will also have the added bonus of clear skin.

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