The Health Benefits of Tea: Boosting Immunity, Detoxification, and More

Drinking tea not only helps to maintain health but also has medicinal benefits, as confirmed by research. Tea contains nutrients such as tea polyphenols, caffeine, and minerals, which have good nutritional value and pharmacological effects on the human body. Therefore, the health benefits of tea are gradually being recognized. However, it is worth noting that different types of tea have different health benefits for the body.

【Health Benefits of Tea】

1. Drinking tea daily can boost the immune system

Research has shown that drinking more than 5 cups of tea every day has significant effects in fighting infectious diseases and improving the immune system.

2. Detoxification

In case of accidental ingestion of metal salts like silver, aluminum, digitalis, quinine, iron, lead, zinc, cobalt, copper, or strychnine, drinking strong tea can help. The tannic acid in tea can combine with toxins to precipitate them, delaying their absorption and aiding in rescue efforts.

3. Prevents tooth decay and strengthens teeth

Tea contains fluoride and tea polyphenols, among other components. Holding tea in the mouth for a while, around 10 times a day, can prevent tooth decay and strengthen teeth. Additionally, rinsing the mouth with tea after meals helps maintain oral hygiene. The sugar and pectin in tea also react with saliva, moisturizing the mouth and enhancing its self-cleaning ability.

4. Treats bacterial dysentery

Whether acute or chronic bacterial dysentery, drinking strong tea has remarkable therapeutic effects. Tea decoction has a significant antibacterial effect against Shigella.

5. Treats acute enteritis

In case of abdominal pain and diarrhea due to unclean food, drinking a cup of strong tea can help. If the diarrhea persists, drinking a tea decoction made from 15 grams of tea leaves twice a day can be effective.

6. Relieves gallbladder colic

When gallstone patients experience acute gallbladder colic, drinking a cup of strong tea can temporarily relieve severe pain in the gallbladder area. Immediate medical attention should be sought afterward.

7. Treats herpes zoster

Soak a cup of strong tea, let it cool, and then dip a cotton pad in the tea to apply to the affected area. Repeat this three times a day for continuous use.

8. Tea relieves headaches

Headaches are often caused by changes in blood vessels. Drinking a cup of tea can inhibit blood vessel constriction and alleviate headaches due to the caffeine in tea.

9. Tea bags can be used to relieve eye discomfort

Applying wet tea bags to the eyes can relieve dryness and itching caused by fever.

【Effects and Benefits of Different Types of Tea】

1. Black tea is the "nemesis" of the flu

The flu affects a wide range of people and poses significant risks to the human body. Experts suggest that drinking black tea or using black tea for mouth rinsing during the flu season can be a simple and effective preventive measure.

2. Green tea for diet therapy

Green tea contains vitamin C, which is essential for preventing colds and moisturizing the skin, a nutrient that black tea does not have. Green tea also contains glutamic acid, which prevents aging, aspartic acid, which boosts immunity, and amino acids that nourish and strengthen the body. It has diuretic and stress-reducing effects. Green tea also contains caffeine, which has a stimulating effect, and flavonoids that lower blood pressure, among other compounds.

3. Rose tea for treating dysmenorrhea

During the summer and autumn seasons, pick rose flowers with semi-open purple-red buds that have a fragrant smell. Brew them as tea and drink daily. This tea has the effects of promoting Qi circulation, blood circulation, and nourishing the skin, making it suitable for irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea.

4. Chamomile tea for treating oral ulcers

Brew a cup of chamomile tea, let it cool, and then drink it. Repeat every two hours, but do not swallow it immediately. Rinse the mouth with the tea first, which can reduce inflammation caused by oral ulcers.

Given the unique health benefits of tea, many people have become fond of collecting various types of herbal teas. Of course, each season has different teas suitable for drinking. For example, in spring, flower teas can help freshen the mind, while green tea is suitable for cooling down in summer, oolong tea can nourish the throat and lungs in autumn, and black tea can warm the stomach and protect against the cold in winter.