Many of us have the habit of drinking tea, and we also know that tea has the functions of refreshing the mind, promoting digestion, and benefiting health, which are closely related to people's lives. Below, I will introduce the role of tea in healthcare.
1. Stimulating effect
Tea caffeine can stimulate the central nervous system, helping people to refresh their minds, improve thinking, eliminate fatigue, and increase work efficiency. Tea can also promote metabolism and maintain the normal function of the heart, blood vessels, and digestive system.
2. Diuretic effect
The caffeine and theophylline in tea have diuretic effects and can be used to treat edema and fluid retention. The detoxifying and diuretic effects of black tea sugar water can be used to treat acute jaundice hepatitis.
3. Cardiotonic and antispasmodic effect
Caffeine has the effects of strengthening the heart, relieving spasms, and relaxing smooth muscles. It can relieve bronchospasm, promote blood circulation, and serve as a good adjuvant drug for the treatment of bronchial asthma, cough, sputum, and myocardial infarction.
4. Inhibition of arteriosclerosis
The tea polyphenols and vitamin C in tea have the functions of promoting blood circulation, dissolving stasis, and preventing arteriosclerosis. Therefore, among people who regularly drink tea, the incidence of hypertension and coronary heart disease is relatively low.
5. Antibacterial and bacteriostatic effect
The tea polyphenols and tannic acid in tea can coagulate bacterial proteins and kill bacteria. It can be used to treat intestinal diseases such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and enteritis. Concentrated tea can be used to wash the affected area of skin ulcers, suppuration, and broken skin, as it has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. Tea can also be used to treat oral inflammation, ulcers, sore throat, and has certain therapeutic effects.
6. Weight loss effect
The various compounds such as caffeine, inositol, folic acid, pantothenic acid, and aromatic substances in tea can regulate fat metabolism, especially oolong tea has a good decomposition effect on protein and fat. Tea polyphenols and vitamin C can lower cholesterol and blood lipids, so drinking tea can help with weight loss.
7. Anti-caries effect
Tea contains fluoride, and fluoride ions have a strong affinity for calcium in teeth, forming a relatively insoluble "fluorophosphate" that acts as a protective layer for teeth, improving their ability to resist acid and prevent tooth decay.
It has been proven that occasionally drinking tea can not only help calm the mind but also be beneficial to our bodies. Therefore, I suggest that we should drink tea more often, learn about tea culture, and it will be helpful for our physical and mental health.
