Kapha tea, 100g,
Kapha is an Ayurvedic Dosha herbal mixture that corresponds to the characteristics of the human type of Kapha energy and supports all bodily functions of this type. It increases blood circulation in all organs and invigorates, has an antibacterial, expectorant effect, prevents respiratory infections (ginger, Indian basil, Terminalia bellerica). It stimulates the immune system. Kapha facilitates digestion by promoting the release of digestive juices and bile and protects the liver. It ensures a good metabolism, lowers sugar levels and helps not to gain weight. It also reduces the storage of tissue water and counteracts blood vessel constriction. Kapha helps to normalize cholesterol levels. It is suitable for people who gain weight easily.
Dosage: best brew 1 teaspoon about 15 minutes before eating, or with food or between meals if stomach irritation occurs.
Composition: Zingiber officinale (ginger), Centella asiatica (Gotu-kola), Ocimum sanctum (Indian basil), Piper nigrum (black pepper), Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom), Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon), Terminalia bellerica (green myrobalan), Cuminum cyminum (cumin), Tribulus terrestris, Myrica rubra (poplar plum), Syzygium aromaticum (clove)
People with Kapha Dosha have the following characteristics:
Kapha energy provides stability and endurance, regulates fluid balance. It means moisture, body fullness, strength and firmness, calm, endurance, long-term thinking and action. An excess of Kapha manifests itself in physical and mental lethargy, a feeling of heaviness, excess weight, water retention, excessive mucus formation, susceptibility to colds, allergies, diabetes, high blood fat levels.
Excessive Kapha is brought into balance by: easily digestible foods, spicy, astringent and bitter foods and medicinal plants, fasting, warm, well-seasoned food, hot drinks, physical exercise, stimulating mental activity.
The following should be avoided: heavy and fatty foods, snacks, sweet, sour, salty foods, too much bread, sweets, meat, sausages, nutritious drinks such as beer, milk, malt drinks, lack of exercise, sleeping after eating.
