KWD: 15446 3.36Chinese Herbal TeasIn Ancient Times, A Chinese Emperor Was Drinking Hot Water When Leaves From A Nearby Tree Shrub (Camellia Sinensis) Fell And Dropped Into His Cup. The Resulting Soothing Drink Became Known As The Popular Tea. This Is Believed To Be The Origin Of Tea. Chinese Herbal Teas Now Holds The Second Rank As Being As The Most Popular Drink In The World Next To Water Only. Recently, Studies Have Proven That Chinese Herbal Teas Contain A Number Of Healing Substances Which Are Found In The Tea Leaf That Provide Therapeutic Effects. The Most Important And Potent Among These Substances Are Antioxidant Chemicals Called Polyphenols That Aids In Guarding Against Kinds Of Cell Damage. The Chinese Herbal Teas Are Also Proven Source Of Antioxidants. The Leaves In Chinese Herbal Teas Contain The Most Important Antioxidant Called EGCG (epigallocatechin-gallate) And Other Important Healing Substances Such As Fluoride, Catechins And Tannins. Sipping These Chinese Herbal Teas May Prevent Various Types Of Cancer; Guard Against Heart Disease By Reducing Cholesterol Levels And Lowers Blood Pressure, Stop Tooth Decay And Many Other Benefits. The Chinese Herbal Teas Are Believed To Contain Antioxidant EGCG Which Initiate The Process Called Apoptosis. During This Process, Cancer Cells Die Leaving Behind The Healthy Cells Only. In One Study Conducted In China, It Was Found Out That People Who Drank As Little As One Cup Of This Chinese Herbal Teas Per Week In A Span Of Six Months Can Reduce The Risk Of Developing Cancers Compared To Those People Who Has Lesser Intake Of Green Tea Or None At All. Chinese Herbal Teas Are Also Effective In Countering The Aging Process Due To Its Antioxidant Properties. It Is Also Used To Treat Arthritis. Consuming Four Cups Of Chinese Herbal Teas May Protect Developing Arthritis And If You Already Have One, Can Help Treat Inflammation. The Chinese Herbal Teas Can Effectively Increase The Bodys Antioxidant Capacity For Two Hours With Just Consuming About Ten (10) Ounces Of Green Tea. The Tannin Compounds Found In These Chinese Herbal Teas Can Help Ease Indigestion, Diarrhea And Stomach Upset If Taken In Moderation. To Get Enough Amounts Of Polyphenols Which Are Active Ingredients Found In Chinese Herbal Teas, You Need To Consume Three To Four Cups Of Chinese Herbal Teas Per Day. Most Side Effects That Are Associated With Chinese Herbal Teas Are Due To Its Caffeine Content Which Is About 40 Mg Of Caffeine. This Could Cause Irregular Heartbeat, Dizziness, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Headache Or Loss Of Appetite. Do Not Brew Or Drink Chinese Herbal Tea With Boiling Water Since The High Temperature Can Destroy The Therapeutic Compounds And Sipping Hot Tea Can Irritate Throat And Esophagus.
