Many of us have the habit of drinking tea, and we also know that tea has the function of refreshing the mind, promoting digestion, and benefiting health. It is closely related to our daily lives. Below, I will introduce the role of tea in medical health.
1. Stimulating effect
The caffeine in tea can stimulate the central nervous system, helping people to invigorate the mind, enhance thinking, eliminate fatigue, and improve work efficiency. Tea can also promote metabolism and maintain the normal functions of the heart, blood vessels, and gastrointestinal tract.
2. Diuretic effect
The caffeine and theophylline in tea have diuretic effects and can be used to treat edema and hydropsy. The detoxification and diuretic effects of black tea syrup 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 bronchospasms, promote blood circulation, and serve as a good adjuvant medication for treating bronchial asthma, cough, phlegm, and myocardial infarction.
4. Inhibiting arteriosclerosis
The tea polyphenols and vitamin C in tea have the effects of promoting blood circulation, resolving stasis, and preventing arteriosclerosis. Therefore, among people who drink tea regularly, 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 fever, dysentery, and enteritis. Washing the affected area with strong tea can have anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects on skin ulcers, suppurative wounds, and broken skin due to injuries. Treating inflammatory, ulceration, and sore throat with tea also has certain therapeutic effects.
6. Weight loss effect
Tea contains various compounds such as caffeine, inositol, folic acid, pantothenic acid, and aromatic substances, which can regulate fat metabolism. Oolong tea, in particular, has a good decomposing effect on proteins and fats. 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 great affinity for the calcium in teeth, forming a relatively insoluble "fluorapatite" that acts as a protective layer for teeth. This improves the acid resistance and anti-caries ability of teeth.
Facts have proven that occasionally drinking tea can not only help us calm our minds but also be beneficial to our bodies. Therefore, I recommend that everyone drink tea more often, learn about tea culture, and it will be helpful for our physical and mental health.
