Why do we have to brew tea or others herbs instead of eating them raw? Why (probably) can’t we get the same health benefits from dry herbs?

Question

Why do we have to brew tea or others herbs instead of eating them raw? Why (probably) can’t we get the same health benefits from dry herbs?

In: Biology

Answer 1

I take Kratom by just dumping a powdered spoonful of it in my mouth cinnamon challenge style and then just swishing and swigging it down with a beverage.

Answer 2

You can get a lot of benefits from dry herbs.

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Answer 3

Water tastes bland and the tea’s main objective is to make the water more tasty. Just like sausages are mainly mustard-delivery devices.