Honeysuckle tea is a detoxifying and cooling herbal tea. Those who often drink tea should know that honeysuckle tea is especially effective when consumed in the summer. However, there are a few situations where it is not recommended to drink honeysuckle tea. Let's take a look together!
【Benefits of Honeysuckle】
1. Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
Honeysuckle has significant inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus hemolyticus, dysentery, typhoid, meningococcus, pneumococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and influenza viruses.
2. Immune system support
Honeysuckle promotes the transformation of lymphocytes and enhances the phagocytic function of white blood cells.
3. Anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing properties
Honeysuckle promotes the release of adrenal cortex hormones and has a significant inhibitory effect on inflammation.
Honeysuckle tea can be categorized into three types: raw, fried, and charred. These three types have different tastes and effects, and each has its own strengths in application.
【Precautions for Honeysuckle Tea】
1. Avoid during pregnancy
Honeysuckle tea is a cooling beverage, while women need to keep the uterus warm during menstruation and pregnancy. Therefore, it is not recommended to drink honeysuckle tea during this period.
2. Avoid drinking after meals
It is not advisable to drink honeysuckle tea immediately after meals. Tea dilutes the digestive juices in the stomach, greatly reducing the effectiveness of digestion. If digestion is hindered, our nutrient absorption will naturally be affected. Therefore, we should avoid this detrimental behavior to our health.
3. Avoid drinking overnight tea
It is recommended to drink honeysuckle tea as soon as it is brewed and preferably when it is still warm. After being left overnight, the components of the tea may have been degraded, which is not beneficial to our health.
Furthermore, overnight honeysuckle tea has lost its taste, so how can it arouse our desire to drink it?
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