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Chinese Green Tea

 


There are only a few herbs that can surpass the impressive history of Chinese  green tea. Dating back more than 4,000 years, Chinese  green tea has been long revered as a tasty drink that can ward off diseases and improve one's well-being.

Since its first recorded use during the time of Emperor Shen Nung, the link between Chinese green tea and good health has never been severed. Today, further studies are made to test the benefits of the remarkable health elixir that is Chinese green tea.

Traditional Health Benefits of Chinese Green Tea

According to tradition, Chinese green tea could cure anything from headaches, body aches, and pains to constipation and depression. Over the centuries, further more health claims are made on account of this tea.

The tea is said to increase the blood flow throughout the body. Because Chinese  green tea contains a little caffeine, ingesting this drink stimulates the heart and allows the blood to flow more freely through the blood vessels. For the same reason that Chinese green tea stimulates blood flow, it also stimulates mental clarity.

Green tea detoxifies the body. The presence of polyphenols, a naturally occurring antioxidant in Chinese green tea, the beverage is said to combat harmful free radicals and help keep the body free from diseases. In this regard, it helps maintain the overall well-being of the body. Antioxidants in the tea can boost immunity, preserve young-looking skin, and brighten the eyes.

Chinese green tea aids in digestion and banishes fatigue and is also said to prolong the lifespan.

For many years, men of science remained skeptical about the health claims made by Chinese green tea enthusiasts. Their doubt was changed to a more positive reception when subsequent researchers proved the disease-preventing attributes of the tea and confirmed most of the health claims.

Chinese Green Tea and the Heart

Study after study has shown that drinking Chinese green tea and eating polyphenol-rich foods reduces the risk of any heart complications. Drinking Chinese  green tea also helps strengthen the blood vessels that provide oxygen and valuable nutrients to the heart and brain. It has been shown that men who drink the tea have 75 percent less possibility of having a stroke than those who don’t.

It helps lower total cholesterol levels and improve the ratio between LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. Study shows that men who drink nine or more cups of Chinese green tea daily have lower cholesterol levels than those who drink fewer than two cups.

Chinese Green Tea and Longevity

The role of Chinese green tea in promoting longevity has been investigated upon by many researchers. They found the premise of their study on observing that Japanese women who are greater-than-average green tea drinkers; have lower mortality rates compared to others. This led the researchers to believe that the tea has a protective factor against premature death.

The polyphenols found in Chinese green tea may be held accountable. With its high amount of polyphenols, the green tea seems to have a stimulating effect on the immune system. Stronger immune system as a result of drinking it helps reduce risks of acquiring any illnesses.



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