Bitter Orange Pericarp Cut Herbal Tea
Ingredients: bitter orange pericarp
Nome botanico: citrus aurantium var. amara L.
Origin: Tunisia
- 100°
- 3/5g ogni 250 ml
- 05/08 min. di infusion
Reference: 0672
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This herbal tea has been studied for the well-being of the prostate, as a support to favor its natural functions. It works thanks to herbal medicine with medicinal plants known for centuries for their beneficial properties on the male hormonal system. Contains herbs useful for the prostate such as bearberry and nettle, and ononide for its diuretic action.
bearberry, mint, dog rose, blueberry, hernia, orange, heather, birch, horsetail, nettle, restharrow, goldenrod.
The prostate is one of the essential parts of the male body, which is part of the reproductive system and has important functions for reproduction, and for the well-being of the genitourinary tract. Its position under the bladder and in front of the rectum, makes it necessary to have adequate treatment, when its size increases slowly, over time.
After the age of 50, complications may arise, if it does not function properly: it can cause pain when it becomes inflamed (bacterial prostatitis) or enlarges (prostatic BPH). There are often difficulties or pains in urination, and incomplete emptying of the bladder.
To maintain the well-being of the prostate, in the field of phytotherapy, there are medicinal plants that help prevent and soothe disorders of this area.
Discover the most suitable herbal tea for prostate health, containing herbs for its correct functionality, and to support the male hormonal system.
Uva ursina is a medicinal herb known for the treatment of the prostate in phytotherapy, since it represents a natural remedy in cases of cystitis and bladder irritation. The content of substances such as glycosides and arbutin help reduce bacteria in urine, while astringent tannins act on the tissues against inflammation.
Its diuretic action counteracts the difficulty of urination of those suffering from an enlarged prostate.
Nettle is a medicinal plant known for its diuretic properties, since its content of chlorophyll, potassium and organic acids stimulates the production of urine. In this way, the body can get rid of excess fluids, preventing water retention and promoting the elimination of accumulated toxins.
For prostate health, nettle works by stimulating diuresis, and improves difficulty urinating, typical of prostatitis. In addition, the plant makes available phytosterols and scopoletin, substances useful for slowing down the transformation of testosterone into estrogen hormones (a phenomenon that favors the onset of prostate hypertrophy).
In the herbal tea, among the herbal mixture for the prostate, horsetail is also present. An excellent natural remedy for an inflamed prostate, thanks to its properties that counteract irritation and purify through a diuretic effect. Also in this case, this medicinal herb helps to empty the bladder and reduce the discomfort caused by prostatitis.
For the protection of male hormonal activity, however, in the herbal mixture for the prostate, blueberry is inserted. It performs an excellent protective action for the functionality of the prostate, acting on the urinary tract in a beneficial way. They help improve the symptoms of this genital and urinary tract (prostatism), due to prostatitis and prostate enlargement.
Other ingredients of the herbal tea for the prostate are also present as diuretics, including mint with a refreshing and diuretic action, and rose hips. This last medicinal herb is used in herbal medicine because it makes available lycopene and other substances such as beta-carotene, which are studied for their antioxidant activities of protection for the prostate.
Further plants with diuretic and purifying effects in the herbal mixture for the prostate are herniaria (Hernaria glabra), birch and restharrow.
These are plants useful in calming the symptoms of irritation due to an enlarged prostate, such as cystitis, urethritis and painful urination.
Furthermore, they represent elements that act through diuresis for greater well-being of the genitourinary tract, and for the detoxification of the organism.
The restharrow promotes the physiological draining function of the body, helping the well-being of the urinary tract. It has diuretic but also natural anti-inflammatory effects. It relieves burning in the urinary tract, also reducing the acidity of the urine as well as soothing irritated mucous membranes.
With its antispasmodic effect, it reduces the feeling of heaviness in the bladder.
Other medicinal herbs present in the herbal tea are associated for their diuretic power, such as erysimum and goldenrod.
Excellent for eliminating water retention and soothing thethe effects of urinary tract inflammation, also have natural astringent and antiseptic properties.
In this herbal blend for the prostate, plants known in phytotherapy are selected, as diuretics and natural anti-inflammatories for the urinary tract.
Most have enhanced characteristics in the effects of the mix, created for the herbal tea that helps combat disorders and irritation due to prostate enlargement. Most of the medicinal herbs in the blend are widespread in Europe, today all the ingredients are available dried and ready for infusion.
The components of the herbal tea for prostate health derive from various parts of medicinal plants. Bearberry or Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a species of plant in the genus Arctostaphylos. It is found in the regions near the Northern Circle, in the subarctic northern hemisphere. It is a small woody shrub about 5-30 cm tall, which shows evergreen leaves, white or pink flowers and a red berry as fruit.
The Rosa canina is a plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Both the petals and the fruits of this plant are used. The dog rose grows as a shrub with thorny stems, serrated leaves and colorful flowers. The fruit is composed of various dried fruits, enclosed in a floral cup, with various beneficial properties for health.
The ononide with the botanical name Ononis spinosa, is a small thorny shrub of the Fabaceae family. It is found in much of Europe, growing in dry meadows and pastures, along roadsides and on sandy soils. It displays scented flowers, mostly solitary.
The mint or Mentha is a perennial plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is very widespread, showing different varieties, up to 24 species and all with similar herbal properties. Many hybrids are known for mint, mainly used for food.
The herniaria Herniaria glabra is a plant of the Caryophyllaceae family. It grows in North America and Europe, known for its hardiness. It can thrive in infertile soils, tolerating strong drops in temperature. It prefers a sunny environment.
The goldenrod (Solidago virga-aurea) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae or Compositae family. It is widespread in much of Europe, North Africa and Asia. It is grown as a garden flower, and blooms abundantly in late summer.
The ernisimo plant is Sisymbrium officinale, belonging to the Brassicaceae / Cruciferae family. It is an annual plant that grows in uncultivated places and on the edges of roads. It has light to dark green stems, yellow flowers, and produces a capsule as a fruit.
The genus Betula includes about 40 species of trees, in the family Betulaceae. Birches grow in the cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere, presenting a smooth and resinous bark, which usually flakes horizontally in thin sheets.
The plant Equisetum arvense is a perennial of the family Equisetaceae, part of the division Pteridophytes – that is, plants without flowers, fruits or seeds.
It grows to about 30 cm, is similar to the fern and spreads rapidly, with pointed stems and scaly leaves.
The nettle, or Urtica dioica, is a perennial plant of the Urticaceae family. Native to Europe, temperate Asia and North Africa, it is now widespread throughout the world. The leaves and stems are equipped with stinging hairs.
The blueberries derive from the plant of the genus Vaccinium and are part of the subgenus Oxycoccus. They are from evergreen dwarf shrubs, present in the varieties Vaccinium microcarpum or Oxycoccus microcarpus, Vaccinium oxycoccos or Oxycoccus palustris. They are widespread in North America and Chile, in northern Europe and Asia.
The herbal combination makes available several active ingredients useful for the well-being of the prostate.
In particular, flavonoids and other antioxidants are active, as well as substances such as glycosides and arbutin, herniarin.
Vitamins and other nutrients are also present.
How to use herbs in herbal tea for the prostate
The infusion is obtained by placing in a cup (250 ml), about 3-5 grams of the herbal mixture for the prostate, with water at 100 °C.
Leave to infuse for 8 to 10 minutes, before drinking the herbal tea.
Add honey or sugar, if desired.
Among herbal teas for the urinary tract, this mixture does not have major contraindications.
In any case, it is not recommended for people who are sensitive to some of the medicinal herbs contained; that is, with allergies or intolerances to the individual ingredients.
It is advisable not to consume the herbal tea for long periods, and to respect the recommended doses, to avoid diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea and hypotension.
Due to the presence of substances that act on the urinary tract, it is advisable to consult a doctor for those suffering from prostate, urinary tract and kidney diseases. Furthermore, given the diuretic properties of the herbal tea, a consultation is also advisable for those taking drugs to lower blood pressure.