Many Medical Benefits of Drinking Green Tea !

We've all heard about the wondrous and numerous medical benefits of drinking green tea, but do you know the extent to which it is so beneficial for your health?

Tea has long been known for its medicinal effects in the the Orient. Historically green tea has been used in various ceremonies to stay alert during long meditations.

In traditional Chinese medicine, green tea has been used as a stimulant, diuretic, astringent and to improve heart health, regulate body temperature and blood sugar, digestion, and mental functioning.

Due to the processing of green tea which takes the young harvested leaves and steams them briefly, thereby avoiding fermentation or oxidation (unlike black and oolong teas), the very powerful polyphenols (antioxidants) in green tea can work far more effectively.

Particularly rich in catechins, these are the compounds that are believed to be responsible for most of the health benefits linked to green tea.

Scientific research is providing hard evidence that the following medical conditions are counteracted in some degree by drinking green tea:

Cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular disease, infection, impaired immune system, thrombosis, digestive disorders, destruction of bad bacteria, and even tooth decay.

Skin creams containing green tea extracts are being manufactured for the anti-aging properties of polyphenols.

It seems that the consensus at the moment is that you should drink between 4 and 6 cups of green tea a day - if this isn't convenient you could investigate drinking it in supplement or extract form .

A variety of forms are available from regular stores and health food shops.

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