Psoriasis: what it is and 4 herbal tea recipes to reduce the symptoms

Nutritionist explains how using calming teas can help control symptoms of psoriasis, an autoimmune disease

THE psoriasis It is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects between 1 and 3% of Brazilians and appears more frequently in women. Among its symptoms is inflammation of the skin, which causes red, scaly patches, usually in the areas of the elbows, knees and scalp. An itching or burning sensation may also appear.

According to nutritionist Priscila Schramm, a specialist in women’s health, psoriasis has no specific cause. “Psoriasis can be influenced by several factors, including stress, which often aggravates attacks. Emotional balance is essential in treatment, as is anti-inflammatory nutrition and the use of complementary therapies,” he explains.

And one such complementary therapy that can help is calming teas. While there is no cure for the disease itself, they help reduce symptoms, leading to a better quality of life.

“The consumption of calming herbal teas can play an important role. They help fight stress, which is closely associated with the worsening of the disease. Among the most recommended are chamomile, fennel and lemon balm, for their relaxing properties”, he comments .

So, check it out 4 recipes for calming herbal teas recommended by the specialist:

1. Chamomile tea

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers (or 1 chamomile sachet)

250ml of water

Preparation method:

1. Heat the water to the boiling point
2. Place the chamomile flowers in a cup and pour boiling water over them
3. Cover and leave to macerate for about 5-10 minutes
4. Strain (if using dried flowers) and drink the tea while it is still hot.

2. Fennel tea

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

250ml of water

Preparation method:

1. Heat the water to the boiling point
2. Add the fennel seeds to the hot water
3. Leave to infuse for 5 to 7 minutes
4. Strain the tea and drink hot

3. Lemon balm tea

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon fresh lemon balm leaves (or 1 tea bag)

250ml of water

Preparation method:

1. Boil the water and add the lemon balm leaves
2. Leave to infuse for 5-10 minutes
3. Strain and drink the tea hot

4. Smoking tea

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon dry smoked smoke

250 ml of water

Preparation method:

1. Boil the water and add the smoker
2. Leave to infuse for 7-10 minutes
3. Filter the tea and consume hot

Source: Terra

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