10 Benefits of Chai Tea
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Antibacterial and Antifungal Features
Chai tea possesses antifungal and antibacterial features that arise from its added spices, including cloves, cinnamon, mint and mustard. Clove is one ingredient with natural antifungal and antibacterial components.10Cortés-Rojas, Diego Francisco, et al. ‘Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum): a Precious Spice.’Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, Asian Pacific Tropical Medicine Press, Feb. 2014, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3819475/ Additionally, clove has been tested for its antiviral capabilities, specifically against the herpes virus.
Chai tea lovers may benefit from the antibacterial compounds found in ginger used in this tea. Ginger has shown positive results in its ability to help fight many types of bacteria.
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