Bilberry Tea: A Great Ally for Digestion

Boldo tea is one of the most sought after when it comes to poor digestion and has several beneficial health properties.

If you are a natural medicine lover, you will love to know this powerful plant and its functions in our body.

All the functions of boldo tea

Boldo is a plant originally from Chile, widely used to treat digestive problems, because it acts directly on the stomach. Its leaves are used in tea form to extract its properties. Here's just how many benefits bilberry tea has:

• Digestive: It reduces the symptoms of heartburn and gastritis, aids in the digestion of heavy foods and is great in fighting constipation.
• Diuretic: Its diuretic properties act in the best functioning of the urinary system.
• Soothing: It has a mild relaxing effect and can be consumed before bed to aid in sleep.
• Antioxidant: It acts in the protection of body cells counts the action of free radicals, especially when they reach the liver.

In contact with herbalist Jessica Spinelli, the expert cites even more benefits of boldo, such as its use to relieve menstrual cramps, as well as assist in the treatment of chronic and acute hepatitis.

How to make bilberry tea

You can find bilberry leaf at markets, pharmacies or health food stores. See how easy it is to prepare:

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Ingredients

• 200 ml of filtered water
• 1 teaspoon chopped bilberry leaves

Method of preparation

1. Put the water to a boil. As soon as the boiling process begins, turn off the heat and add the bilberry leaves;
2. Close with a lid and let stand for about 10 minutes;
3. Pass a sieve to remove the bilberry leaves and it is ready to serve.

How to consume

The ideal is to always consume warm and without adding any kind of sugar or sweetener, as these can nullify some of its effects.

It is recommended that the daily dose not exceed two cups, except upon medical advice. Jessica Spinelli also warns: "Pregnant and lactating women should not consume the boldo, because it can stimulate uterine contractions."

It's a powerful tea, isn't it? Oh, and if you prefer, you can plant the bilberry leaves in your home. This ensures a more natural and safe product free of pesticides and other interventions.

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