Keep your health with green tea and black tea
Article published in the newspaper Evenimentul din 06.07.2006.
First came the black tea, which is called in time and "Chinese" or red tea. At first, this type of tea was prepared and used only by the Chinese. Later, the export of Western populations has been the way silk. Because banditeşti attacks carried out by Arabs during the reign tárul Michael, the road was changed by Mongolia to the south of Russia. Because here was a proper ground, the tree was grown and used in Russia as much as in China. "In Russia, the technique of cultivation of this tree was different and the processes of fermentation and maceration of leaves, existing in China have been avoided. Thus emerged Russian tea (green), which has the same qualities fitoterapeutice as "brother" of its black tea. If black tea, Chinese, is fermented and then dried, the green is dried to a temperature which degrades coloring (chlorophyll). An immediate consequence of the drying of tea leaves and avoid their drying after fermentation is that green tea has a lower content of caffeine is less exciting than black tea. Also, green tea retains a high vitamins, thoroughly taking vitamins A, B, E, C and minerals like iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Note that in the preparation of green tea is especially important to use the water temperature right, below the boiling time and infuzare of leaves to avoid bitter taste. Too hot water can destroy the taste of tea, "said Mr. Prof. Dr. Constantin Milica, Ph.D. in plant physiology specialist in phytotherapy.
Green tea and black tea contain many vitamins and minerals, of which the most important is vitamin C, which stimulates and facilitates digestion. Also, thee sinensis tree leaves contain tannin, amino sugars and volatile oils. "Both green tea, both black and have diuretic action, being used in particular for people who have kidney problems. I'm antiadipoase, respiratory stimulants and laxatives. Hypotensive individuals are indicated as excellent pacemakers. Both tea can successfully replace the coffee is very good intellectual and physical incentives. A cup of black tea, drunk daily, prevents and cure atherosclerosis. ", Said Mr. Constantin Milica prof.
Green tea and infections
Vitamin C and flavonoidele together have an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effect, is very effective against all pathogens such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. Therefore, green tea is useful in cases of deficiency of the immune system, influenza infections, skin fungus or intestinal inflammation: "If the body has enough vitamin C, it will react with free radicals and will knock out. Green tea not only provides vitamin C, but contains in addition and flavone, which takes other functions of the vitamin so that it can be saved and mobilized more effectively against free radicals.
In treating diseases caused by cold, green tea works best when combined with vitamin C. It will drink daily 2-3 cups of tea that was the juice of half a lemon. Tea may be the first or second infusion, but be prepared with water at a temperature somewhat lower (70-80EC). Juice of lemon in the tea is ready-prepared.
In the case of cold rebel in tea may add some honey, which has antibiotic qualities. To prevent a cold, green tea is enough.
In airway diseases, mucozităţilor removal is easier if opăreşte, 10 minutes, one teaspoon of dried parsley root, and soup mix in green tea. Drink and spit it favors a nine prevents infection.
In the case of influenza infection in any case not drink tea too hot: "Contrary to current opinion, this is harmful for dry irritated mucous membranes and promotes penetration of bacteria in the body. Tea is the most warm for the cold, while prevented the destruction of vitamin C in the lemon juice and substances with antibiotic properties of honey as a result of too high a temperature.
Strong green tea mixed with juice of lemon is indicated and gargle in case of inflammation of faringelui.
In case of acute inflammation of the neck or mouth, disinfectant effect of green tea is enhanced if an associate and infusion of a teaspoon of dried sage flowers and 150 ml of boiled water. Broth obtained leave 7-8 minutes, then add the green tea. With this mixture will gargle or mouth rinse is the morning and evening.
The recipe for the ideal of free radicals in the body
Rich in polyphenols, black or green tea is recognized for its antioxidant action, which reduces the risk of excessive formation of free radicals, radicals that promote premature îmbătrînirea cells and the occurrence of diseases. It is important to know that tea contains very powerful antioxidants: catechine (green tea), flavine (black tea), flavonoli. Some are of the opinion that the antioxidants in tea are more valuable than even vitamins C and E, particularly recognized for the quality of their antioxidants.
. Este bine ca acest ceai să fie băut în prima parte a zilei, pentru a nu provoca insomnii. Mr. Prof. Constantin Milica says that "a regular consumption of 3 cups per day of green tea or 2 cups / day of black tea recipe is ideal for the formation of free radicals and stop the degenerative processes in the cells of the body." It is good that this tea to drink early in the day to not cause sleeplessness. Green tea is best combined with honey, is incompatible with milk or sugar.
Tea for heart
Leaf green or black tea contains about 25-30 percent flavonoids substances, which, says Mr. Prof. Milica, like those of grapes or fruit and vegetables, protects us from heart diseases: black or green tea is good and circulatory system, managing to reduce the formation of plate seal running aterom responsible arteries and to prevent deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels. Mechanism is put everything on the antioxidanţilor of this plant, which decreases the formation of these dangerous plaque.
Also polifenolii effect of tea antitrombotic reduces the constricţie the blood vessels of extremities. Is limited and abnormal clotting Singel, which underlies the appearance trombozelor "stroke and myocardial infarction caused recognize that training whirlwind obturează one or more arteries. These tea reduce the large tense - by reducing levels of angiotensin II, a substance that produces vasoconstrictor.
Consumption of 3 cups of tea daily reduced by 11 percent cardiac injuries. But much attention! Do not exceed this dose! Excess green or black tea may reduce iron absorption in the intestine, which could harm people and anemic pregnant women.
Green tea prevents cancer
Scientists worldwide have conducted studies that have demonstrated the virtues of tea against cancer. Experts from the Center to study cancer in Japan have found that the incidence of cancers is 20-25 percent lower among băutorii green tea. They brought many proofs in support the idea that a regular consumption of green tea reduces the risk of installation of colon cancer, bladder, esophagus, pancreas, rectum and stomach, decreased risk of cancer from sin, but also of the prostate: The anticancerigene is due to polyphenols, which occur cellular DNA by free radicals and destroy cancer cells. , care are o activitate antioxidantă de 100 de ori mai puternică decît vitamina C şi de 25 de ori mai mare decît vitamina E. Se pare că această substanţă nu numai că inhibă dezvoltarea noilor celule canceroase, putînd împiedica creşterea tumorilor maligne, dar le poate ucide şi pe cele mature” , ne-a spus dl prof. Milică. Compound "responsible" for these properties is 3 Gallant epigallocatechin (EGCG), which is an antioxidant 100 times more powerful than vitamin C and 25 times greater than vitamin E. It appears that this substance not only inhibits the development new cancer cells, putînd prevent growth of malignant tumors, but they can kill and the mature, "said Mr. Prof. Milica.
People suffering from cancer are radiotherapy and are advised to drink a larger quantity of green tea, and it having a protective role against radiation.
Protective effect against solar radiation
Among the beneficial effects of tea include the protection against ultraviolet rays. In particular substances in black tea helps to protect cells exposed to the sun and cool inflammation. Recent studies show that green tea has the same qualities, the protective effects of a substance of this tea is 20 times stronger than those of vitamin E. Also, green tea and has protective effect against radiation emitted by computer.
To "calm down" burns caused by exposure to sunlight are comprese help with cold green tea: from Tanning Substances tea store water in the skin and thus prevent them drying, calm pain and stop inflammation. In addition, vitamin C and flavonele destroy free radicals formed by the action of solar radiation that can damage skin. Stupe For refreshments, mix green tea with a little yogurt and cream form, which leaves time cîtva cold, then ung parts irritated her skin. The disinfectant can be increased if the green tea mix and a little of chamomile tea.
Handling external infections of the skin
Green tea help against skin infections caused by fungi: Micozele is manifested by the appearance of red spots, scaly, producing mîncărimi. Tanning substances of green tea skin and enhance its resistance increased, while property saponinele have to destroy the cells when the fungi come into contact with them. "For external use against skin fungi, Mr Prof. Milica recommends a blend of green tea leaf and sage, report 2:1. The mixture is opăreşte and leave 5 minutes. In one liter of water back 3 tablespoons blended. Salvia is useful and that the long term inhibit sweating. It înmoaie in a clean towel infusion, and then apply for 10 minutes on the places affected by fungus.
Replace coffee with green tea
Composition in green or black tea is theine, a variant of caffeine: "As of coffee and caffeine, theine contained in tea is an alkaloid which turns the central nervous system, making disappear feeling tired. The quantity of theine is related to how long the plant is kept infused. According to some studies, 3 minutes infusion allows the plant to extract 50 percent of the amount of caffeine, and by infusion for 5 minutes to obtain about 80 percent. A cup of green or black tea prepared correctly has the same effect as a cup of strong coffee. "Although it is much less theine than black tea, green tea has the effect of energy and is used to treat chronic fatigue. It is more effective than coffee and it seems that has the effect and increase the concentration: "Green Tea is recommended before large intellectual effort, examinations, where disorders of cerebral circulation, as well as refreshing, by removing fatigue. A cup of green tea is a remedy to immediate action against stress. Therefore, to stimulate reflexes and increased attention is preferable that, instead of coffee to drink green tea or black. "Like coffee, green tea or black is contraindicated to pregnant women or breastfeeding women, caffeine, or theine in tea putînd reach the child through breast milk, dîndu him state of restlessness, irritation and even insomnia.
Green tea combat fatigue and hangover after party
In case of hangover after a night sprinkled liberally with alcohol, here's a recipe that says Mr. Prof. Milica, works faster and better than coffee or juice from pickles: "For 1 / 2 l of preparation is needed 0.6 l water, 3 teaspoon of green tea, 1 lemon, 0.2 l water, 1 knife tip of iodate salt and teaspoon of honey. Put water to boil stew in two, then let it cool for 5 minutes. Place tea in a vessel and pour water over. Let the fluid infusion to 5 minutes, then glide it into a cup. Add a few drops of lemon juice, mineral water, honey and salt iodate.
Fresh breath
Consumption of green tea maintain healthy oral cavity, inhibits the formation of tartar and destroy oral bacteria. Fluorine in tea that help maintain health teeth. In many regions of Asia, each with fish food is accompanied, according to tradition, a cup of green tea, which act effectively against the unpleasant odor of respiration.
For easy disinfection and prevention of mouth ugly smell of respiration drink, also green tea, pure or mixed with mint leaves.
Other therapeutic properties
• Consumption of green or black tea lowers LDL cholesterol levels (the "bad") and increase HDL cholesterol (the "good"). Therefore, those who consumed green tea extract may consume more foods with cholesterol, not to record increases in plasma cholesterol levels.
• Another well-known effect of green tea is the laxative effect. This tea is recommended by doctors in regulating digestion and fight disease constipaţiei.
• green tea reduces glicemia and thus the risk of diabetes. This role they have polifenolii and polizaharidele.
• Both green tea, both black and protects liver against toxic substances (alcohol, chemicals).
• Because theophylline, green tea is used as a respiratory stimulant in asthma, contributing to bronchial dilation and ease breathing.
• Another beneficial effect of green tea in particular is the diuretic and dezintoxicant. Therefore, green tea is used with success in weakening the belt.
