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Green Tea, Black Tea, Oolong Tea...Wait, What's Herbal Tea?

Nov 9, 2018


Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world, second only after water. And according to some tea websites, tea can be divided into 5 types -- they are green, black, oolong, pu-erh and white tea. 

Green tea is rich in catechins which as a natural antioxidant can prevent against cancer. While drinking more black tea can help lower cholesterol level. 

What's more, oolong tea is semi-oxidized, falls right in-between green and black tea in terms of processing and antioxidant contents.  Pu-erh tea containing high levels of polyphenols can speed up fat burning as well as reduce stress and heavy metal consumption.

The last one -- white tea is hand-processed using the youngest shoots of the tea plant, with no oxidation. When brewed correctly, white teas can produce low amounts of caffeine.  

However, today we're going to present you a whole new kind of tea. It is made from the infusion or decoction of herbs, spices, or other plant material in hot water and with no caffeine. It's called herbal tea.

Health benefits herbal tea has to offer:

1. Acts as Nerve Relaxant

For generations, this tea has helped to lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation, all of which can help to induce calmness. The powerful antioxidants and minerals present in the Chrysanthemum can help your body better regulate itself and eliminate unnecessary stress hormones in the blood.

2. Anti-inflammatory Agent

As an anti-inflammatory agent, chrysanthemum is excellent for reducing swelling in the throat and reducing irritation in the lungs.

3. Vision Protection

Containing rich Vitamin A, Cassia obtusifolia and Chrysanthemum can protect against retinal neuropathy, cataracts, macular degeneration and many other issues having to do with the eyes, even something as simple as a blurry vision!

4. Anti-aging

Lycium chinense added in T.C.M herbal tea is popular for its merit on radical-scavenging, energy nutrition and anti-aging.

5. Moistening Intestines

Cassia obtusifolia seed is from the mature seeds of Cassia obtuifolia which has the effects of moistening the intestines and relieving constipation.

Shanghai Renai Hospital now offers a special kind of herbal tea made with  cassia obtusifolia seed, lycium chinense and chrysanthemum.

From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cassia obtusifolia seed clears liver heat, sharpens eye sight, lubricates intestines and promotes bowel movements. Lycium chinense nourishes the liver, promotes vision, invigorates the kidneys and replenishes essence. Chrysanthemum enhances vision, clears heat and removes harmful substances of the body.

Many people associate having a cup of tea with relaxing and unwinding after a long day, and herbal tea is particularly good for this purpose.

Let's have a cup of tea!


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