Here are 3 types of tea that have been proven to have a purifying effect on the body in the summer.
Roasted black bean tea
Black beans have long been used in traditional Asian medicine as a medicine to help cool, rehydrate and detoxify.
In modern medicine, black beans contain many anthocyanins, flavonoids, plant proteins and soluble fiber, ingredients that have strong antioxidant properties and support liver and kidney function.
Roasted black bean tea helps enhance the activity of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, one of the main enzymes involved in liver detoxification.
Polyphenols in black beans also help reduce inflammation and improve the filtering function of the kidneys, helping the body eliminate toxins through urine more effectively.
Drinking warm or cold black bean tea 1-2 times a day is a good choice in the summer to supplement water, minerals and support detoxification without causing stimulation like caffeinated tea.
Artichoke tea
Artichoke is a herb widely used in Europe and Asia in the treatment of liver disease and digestive disorders.
Artichoke extract contains cynarin and silymarim, which help stimulate bile secretion, protect liver cells and promote the excretion of toxins through bile secretion.
A study of over 90 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) published in Phytomedicine Journal showed that using artichoke tea daily for 8 weeks significantly reduced liver enzymes ALT and AST, improved liver fat index and increased endogenous antioxidant activity.
Cold-pressed artichoke tea in the summer also helps improve bloating and indigestion - a common condition due to irregular eating in hot weather.
Peppermint ginger tea
Although more popular in the cold season, ginger tea combined with mint leaves is also a great choice in the summer when drinking lightly or diluted to cool.
Ginger contains gingerol, a compound that stimulates blood circulation, increases sweating and accelerates the excretion of toxins through the skin. Meanwhile, mint helps cool the body, aids digestion and is antibacterial.
According to a report from the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, the combination of ginger and mint increases anti-inflammatory properties throughout the body, reduces oxidative stress and strengthens the immune system, an important factor in helping the body eliminate toxins more effectively.
Peppermint ginger tea can be consumed in the early morning or late afternoon, helping the body stay alert, digest better and have a lighter belly in hot summer.
