Tea Health Kaplan University Suzanna M. Perz Unit 4 Vitamins, Herbs and Supplements 26 February 2016

Categories of Tea Green Tea Black Tea White Tea Oolong Tea Herbal Tea Pu-erh Tea

Some types of herbal tea and benefits Chamomile tea: Its antioxidants may help prevent complications from diabetes, like loss of vision and nerve and kidney damage, and stunt the growth of cancer cells. Echinacea: Often touted as a way to fight the common cold, the research on Echinacea has been inconclusive. Hibiscus: A small study found that drinking three cups of hibiscus tea daily lowered blood pressure in people with modestly elevated levels. Rooibos (red tea): A South African herb that is fermented. Although it has flavonoids with cancer-fighting properties, medical studies have been limited (WebMd, 2016).

Some types of green tea and benefits Gunpowder tea comes from China and comes in the form of small pellets that open up when placed in hot water. It has a slightly smoky flavor which many people enjoy. This tea is also high in fluoride which may help to reduce dental caries. Bancha Tea Despite being low in caffeine, it retains the polyphenols and other components that are associated with the health benefits of green tea (Food and Cooking, 2016).

History of Tea for Medicinal value  Chinese Emperor Shen Nung  Canellia Sinensis  Import to Europe  America  Boston Tea Party Though tea has been around for thousands of years only recently has its properties been scientifically investigated.

Current Tea Trends Teatox Honest Tea's Organic Honey Green Tea Catechins per bottle: 215 mg wte16/Public/Enter.aspx

Consult your doctor before taking vitamins, supplements or teas for health improvement. Conflict may occur if certain medication are taken in conjunction with these three health approaches. The FDA cautions against taking supplements that include: Comfrey Ephedra Willow bark Germander Lobelia Chaparral (WebMD, 2016). (Keeping these cautions in mind it is safe to continue to drink tea for improved health)

Personal Recommendation Drink it Daily Try Different Teas Socialize with fellow tea drinkers

Recommended Resources In order to find more information on tea the following links below can direct you. The NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has a great deal on Tea and its benefits as well as studies and research conducted. The source below explains more teas and their benefits. Breinig, Megan. (2015). 7 Healthy Teas You Should Be Drinking (Instead Of Coffee Or Soda). Retrieved from Below is teaspotting, which is increasing in popularity.

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