Herbal teas for PCOS with proved benefits, an easy way to manage and heal PCOS effectively !

Herbal teas and Drinks for PCOS

Hi everyone, I have discussed about 10 herbal drinks for PCOS earlier in my Youtube video. I thought i would just review and add some more. 

You would have heard again and again from various sources that if you have PCOS, you should not consume processed sugar, limit caffeinated drinks (like coffee, tea), avoid dairy products, alcohol and soft drinks. So what can we consume instead of this? what is the alternative?

After I accepted my PCOS and made a decision to fight PCOS. I researched and learned a lot about PCOS from books, blogs and most importantly from research papers. My background in Biology and computational biology research really helped me with my understanding of PCOS. The first dietary change I wanted to make was stop using processed sugar. I decided to quit drinking coffee and tea. I was so much addicted to coffee and tea, that if I don't have coffee/tea in the particular time I will start getting headache. I decided to quit coffee not because of the caffeine but for the sugar and milk I consumed along with it. In a day I would drink atleast 2-3 cups of coffee or tea. So, coming out was not that easy. 

I studied about how some herbs which have proved to be beneficial for PCOS in research papers. One by one I started using these herbal teas in the place of my normal coffee or tea. I substituted sugar for honey or palm sugar. Here are some of the herbal teas for PCOS with proved benefits.

1. Chamomile Tea:

Chamomile tea helps with anxiety, depression and reducing testosterone levels in PCOS women. It also has anti-inflammatory effects. This amazing herbal tea helps to calm your nerves and even helps with controlling cholesterol.

Whenever you buy chamomile, buy the flowers, don't buy in combination with green tea or other herbs. I have used other products also in combination, it had absolutely no calming effect nor chamomile taste. One of the products not to buy is Organic India.

I used to buy true elements which was very good but it is not available anymore. Tea treasure chamomile is so good 👍. I got it from Amazon i have given the link below.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Tea

• ACV helps to reduce weight and control blood sugar.
• Most women with PCOS have ovulation problems. In one research paper, researchers have found that ACV helps in restoring ovulation i.e. egg release. But results were seen in women who had high carbohydrate diet.
• One drawback of consuming ACV is that it should not be consumed too much - because ACV is not good for dental health it causes tooth enamel erosion. It is always advisable to have ACV with a straw. 

To make ACV tea

1. Boil some water
2. Pour it in a cup
3. Add 1 tsp ACV, lemon juice, 
4. Sprinkle cinnamon, add honey(optional) and drink.

3. Turmeric Tea 

Turmeric tea has lot of health benefits for women with pcos. Turmeric is a natural supplement. It is anti inflammatory, has anti-oxidant properties, fights depression, lowers cardiovascular diseases and helps in weight loss. Turmeric is loaded with antioxidants. I make my Turmeric tea from raw turmeric root. The flavour and the taste is so good compared to using powdered turmeric. Only major difference between raw turmeric and powdered turmeric is bioavailability. Nutrients are easily absorbed (main component is curcumin) and used by body while using raw turmeric.

How to make Turmeric tea:

Add a cup of water to a vessel, add little peeled and grated turmeric not more than 1/4 tsp. If adding powdered turmeric, add a pinch 1/8 tsp. Bring the water to boil. Pour it in a cup and squeeze some lemon, add a pinch of black pepper powder. Stir well and drink.🍵

Note:

1) black pepper powder helps in the absorption of curcumin from turmeric. Just 1% of pepper is enough.

2) you don't need any sweeteners while using raw turmeric, it tastes good. If your using powdered turmeric you can add some honey, if needed.

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4. Cinnamon Tea

It controls blood sugar, improves menstrual cycles.

There are two types of cinnamon : Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon.

Cassia cinnamon is commonly used. It will be thick and dark brown.The smell will be strong because it contains 95% cinnamaldehyde compound.

Ceylon cinnamon will be thin and light brown.The smell will be little less as it contains between 50-63% cinnamaldehyde compound.

Both these cinnamons have the property to control blood sugar but if you take the Cassia cinnamon too much, it will become toxic which is not safe to consume.

But Ceylon cinnamon is safe. This cinnamaldehyde compound helps in controlling the progesterone level and reduces the testosterone level.

It is very helpful for women with heavy menstrual bleeding (Menorrhagia) because it helps to control the bleeding.

To make cinnamon tea:

1. add ½ or ¼ tsp cinnamon to hot water
2. Squeeze some lemon juice (optional)
3. Add honey and consume.

5. Spearmint Tea

Spearmint helps in hirsutism, blocking unwanted hair growth in face, below chin and other parts of the body. It has anti-androgenic properties.

It reduces testosterone which helps in reducing hirsutism.

In a particular research, it is said that women who consumed Spearmint 2 times a day for 30 days had improved LH, FSH levels and reduced unwanted hair growth.

But, this is effective in the case of mild hirsutism.

If you do not have Spearmint tea bag, you can use fresh mint leaves.

To make Spearmint tea, 

1. add 1 tsp Spearmint leaves in hot water and 
2. let it soak for 3-4 minutes.
3. Then, strain the water in a glass, add honey and consume.

6. Moringa Tea

Moringa for PCOS. Moringa leaf extract has been shown to reduce blood insulin levels, decreases androgens and improves folliculogenesis in women with PCOS. This is one of my favorite herbal teas. I use moringa for teas and smoothies.

Drinking Moringa tea in the morning helps in weight loss - It helps to give you a flat tummy. Research suggest that if you consume moringa with metformin, it helps with fertility.

Moringa is a superfood, it has lot of health benefits. Drinking moringa tea is like taking a multivitamin. Watch my video for more information about the benefits of Moringa. You can get moringa powder from online, shops or you can even prepare the powder at home.

Check out how to make prepare moringa powder at home for tea and smoothies:

https://youtu.be/L2bqWEMenpk (in English)

https://youtu.be/J0E4OfwYgr8 (in Tamil)

I have made a video on how to make Moringa tea :  https://youtu.be/JsnLPD6yRIg

To buy moringa powder online : 

7. Green Tea

• Rich in antioxidant properties.
• It aids in weight loss.
• It is a mood booster.

Green tea has little caffeine content. Green tea will not go well with empty stomach for some people. There are chances for getting digestive problems with Green tea. So, do not drink too much Green tea.

Making of Green tea 

1. Add 1 tsp Green tea leaves in hot water and let it soak for 3 minutes.
2. Then, strain the water in a glass, add honey and consume

8. Non-diary Chocolate Milk

Raw cocoa helps in increasing serotonin and helps in weight loss.

It reduces stress and increases insulin sensitivity.

To make Chocolate milk, 

1. add 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder in 1 glass of almond milk 
2. Add honey and consume.
3. You can refrigerate and consume it as cold chocolate milk

It is very tasty, very delicious and also healthy for PCOS.

9. Tulasi Tea

• Lowers blood sugar levels
• Boost immune system function
• Lowers fever
• Cures headache
• Reduces stress
• Increases energy and stamina

10. Nettle Leaf Tea

• Nettle leaf tea reduces stress and tension
• Good for fertility - Nettle helps tone and nourish the uterus, It also strengthens the adrenal glands and kidneys
• Nettle tea is used to treat allergies
• Used for anti-inflammatory properties
• Used to promote hair growth
• Many minerals present in this herb can be consumed long-term to benefit bone, skin and nail health, anemia and those with maldigestion

11. Lemon Tea

Start your day with lemon water and honey🍸. I have been following this for a very very long time.  Somedays I have apple cider vinegar along with lemon and honey🍋🍯. It had really helped me maintain my weight with PCOS. Even with days of not exercising it has helped manage my weight.

I have been enjoying the health benefits of lemon water and honey for a very long time. little did I know, what it was doing to my teeth 🦷. Once I had a appointment with my dentist for a tooth filling he took my impression and studied it and ask me if I have bruxism 😬( grinding of teeth at night). Later figured out that it was due to drinking lemon water and apple cider vinegar. Thankfully I came to know before doing much damage to my teeth. I then  learnt how to enjoy the benefits of Lemon water without damaging  tooth enamel.😀😁🍸🍋🍯.

It is always advisable to have lemon tea with a straw. 

12. Licorice Tea: 

Licorice health benefits are similar to Spearmint tea but more effective.

It helps improve hirsutism and it is very good for fertility.

To make this  Licorice tea:

• add ½ tsp licorice powder,
• ¼ tsp cinnamon powder,
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder,
• ¼ tsp powdered ginger powder in little hot water
• Add this in almond milk or coconut milk
• Add little dry chilli powder if needed (optional)
• Add honey and consume.

This tea is very effective for fertility because it contains cinnamon, turmeric and ginger apart from licorice. If you are trying to conceive, you can consume this effective licorice tea.

Bottom line: 

All the herbal teas and drinks which I have explained are very effective for curing PCOS. These herbs are tested though research, they have proved benefits, feel free to read the research articles given below.

Enjoy herbal tea as per your mood, menstrual cycle and symptoms. Enjoy different teas throughout the day. I start my day with lemon, honey and cinnamon, I add either Apple cider vinegar, Moringa or Ginger to it, later,  I drink Spearmint tea or Turmeric tea. In the evening, Green tea, Spearmint tea or Turmeric tea. At night, I drink Chamomile tea sometime before going to bed. It helps very much in controlling depression and stress. Find out which teas you like. 

Herbal teas are better than taking numerous costly PCOS supplements. These natural herbal supplements help you manage your PCOS symptoms effectively. Cinnamon, Ginger, Apple cider vinegar and Moringa teas are helpful in weight loss and managing blood sugar levels. Spearmint tea and Licorice tea will be effective for hirsutism. Chamomile tea, green tea and Chocolate milk are helpful for depression. Turmeric tea, Moringa tea and Licorice tea will be helpful for fertility / conception.

More about herbal teas for PCOS. 

Check out this video 

To read more about the effects of these herbs for PCOS, feel free to read these articles

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028206045559

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/193229681000400324

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/tjem/230/1/230_17/_article

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2305050016000154

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5570407/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/293654181_Effect_of_moringa_oleifera_with_and_without_metformin_on_an_experimental_model_of_metabolic_syndrome_in_rats

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30369967

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.2900

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.2074

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5788221/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3719301/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5961291/

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