【Senna Green Tea】
Senna green tea is made by steeping roasted senna seeds and green tea leaves in boiling water. It can be re-infused with water until the taste becomes light. This tea is refreshing and soothing to the throat, with a pleasant taste. It has the effects of lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, clearing heat and soothing the liver, lubricating the intestines and promoting bowel movements, and improving vision. It also has the ability to refresh and stimulate the mind. Although this tea is beneficial, its stimulating effects may interfere with sleep, so it should be avoided by those who have insomnia or vivid dreams.
Best Time to Drink: Tea polyphenols, catechins, chlorophyll, caffeine, amino acids, vitamin A, vitamin C
Health Benefits: Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, oral health protection
Suitable for: People with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, blurred vision, and constipation
Not suitable for: People with spleen and stomach deficiency and insufficient qi and blood
Ingredients for Senna Green Tea
Main Ingredients: Green tea (5g)
Additional Ingredients: Senna seeds (5g)
Instructions for Making Senna Green Tea
1. Roast the senna seeds over low heat until they start to pop, then remove them from the heat and let them cool.
2. Place the roasted senna seeds and green tea in a cup, add boiling water, and let it steep for 3-5 minutes before drinking.
Effects and Benefits of Senna Green Tea
1. Senna seeds have the effects of clearing liver fire, dispelling wind and dampness, nourishing the kidneys and improving vision, and lubricating the intestines and promoting bowel movements, which contributes to weight loss.
2. Green tea has the pharmacological effects of refreshing the mind, clearing heat, aiding digestion, resolving phlegm, reducing fire, and improving vision.
3. Senna green tea has the ability to calm the mind, quench thirst, and has certain pharmacological effects on radiation sickness, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and cancer.
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