​Tired, bloated, or overheated? These 6 herbs work like magic​

In summer, most of us feel sluggish, tired, bloated, and even overheated. But worry not! Run to these six magical herbs for your rescue. They might just be our secret weapon for staying cool, energised, and glowing all summer long.
From an antioxidant-packed flower that supports heart health to a zesty green powder that boosts energy, makes your skin glow, this is not your average wellness list. It is something else. Backed by tradition and trending holistic trends, these naturally occurring herbs do everything from fighting inflammation to easing digestion.
Make them into a tea, blend them in smoothies, or eat them raw; these herbs are just about to upgrade your summer health game.

Are you feeling puffy and tired all the time? Then, this herb can be your saviour. Lemongrass will be your new herbal bestie. It is known for its digestive and detoxifying powers; it helps flush out excess water, eases bloating and supports liver health. Additionally, the plant is used as a fragrance and flavoring agent and in folk medicine as an antispasmodic, hypotensive, anticonvulsant, analgesic, antiemetic, antitussive, antirheumatic, antiseptic and treatment for nervous and gastrointestinal disorders and fevers. The plant is also used as an antibacterial, antidiarrheal and antioxidant, but the mode of action for the different bioactivities has not been studied in detail.

It is time to swap your sugary drinks with this energy powerhouse, matcha. The finely ground green tea powder is packed with L-theanine and caffeine for calm, focused energy. It is known to boost metabolism and support brain health. Matcha decreases stress and anxiety, improves memory and short- and long-term cognitive function in humans, while not affect mood.
Studies on mice showed that matcha enhanced spatial learning, upregulated Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and insulin-degrading enzyme, leading to reduced neuroinflammation.

It also helps soothe the muscles, and infused peppermint leaves are used to reduce irritable bowel syndrome. It can protect brain nerves by improving amino acid metabolism and energy metabolism, reducing brain oxidative damage, and protecting neurons.

Poor sleep and sore muscles don’t mix with summer fun. Enter, the hero, sour cherry, a naturally occurring source of melatonin and anti-inflammatory compounds. This promotes peaceful sleep, helps in post-workout recovery and even supports joint and bone health. This cherry has a component known as cyanidin that has strong anti-inflammatory effects than even asprin, making it a promising natural alternative for those with digestive issues and inflammation issues.

The research titled “Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review” suggests that elderberry has traditionally been used to prevent and treat respiratory problems. Packed with immune-boosting flavonoids this dark berry helps your body fight off viruses while also reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.

A bright red coloured flower that is bursting with antioxidants, it is not just pretty, but also powerful. This summer shrub tropical flower helps in lowering blood pressure, cooling internal body heat, and gives you skin that radiant summer glow. According to Builders et al. (2010) and Teye et al.(2019), H. sabdariffa is high in calcium, iron, riboflavin, niacin, and calcium while being low in sugar. The presence of anthocyanins, a coloured byproduct of the flavonoid pathway, is thought to be responsible for H. sabdariffa's purported medical benefits.