Efficacy of Green Tea

Efficacy of Green Tea.



No wonder there is a proverb to seek knowledge up to China. The Chinese knowledge on the efficacy of herbs is more advanced than any other nation in the world, since China has a civilization many centuries ago. The Chinese have known virulence properties of tea since thousands of years ago. In Indonesia, the tea has Berba gai types. Based on the processing method, tea is divided 4 types of black tea (black tea), oolong tea, green tea (green tea) and white tea (white tea).

According to Erry Alif, tea experts, before it can be brewed and enjoyed as a late drink, fermented tea that is withering and drying beforehand. "But of all kinds of tea, the best properties is white tea that is undergoing a process of natural fermentation. Unfortunately, this tea is very rare and if there is, very expensive, "he said. Erry explained that white tea is a result of the passage of tea leaf (Pecco 1, the best part) were taken in each of tea tree grove. This means that each tree only produces Sepucuk white tea leaves. Tea also has great efficacy is green tea.

Green tea aka green tea is more easily obtained because the tea is obtained from Pecco 1, 2, 3 alias passage. The Chinese even make green tea as a medicinal herb, ranging from relieving headaches to relieve depression since 4000 years ago. Which makes green tea and white tea is a special drying process. Both types of tea are not dried in an oven, but only withered with the natural rays of the sun. This prevents the active substance which is useful in it is oxidized by the hot oven.

Research and Benefits of Green Tea
In modern times, research conducted in Asia and around the Western world against the green tea found that drinking green tea has health benefits for both. In 1994 for example, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of epidemiological studies reveal that drinking green tea reduces the risk of cancer in Chinese men and women by up to 60%. There is also research suggesting that green tea can lower cholesterol levels and balance the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL). Not surprisingly, green tea is also useful for preventing cardiovascular diseases such as heart, as well as maintain their ideal body weight if taken regularly.

The secret benefits of green tea lies in the content of catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is a super antioxidant that can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and kill without damaging healthy cells. This miraculous substance is also capable of launching a blockage in the blood vessels of the heart to be the culprit of sudden cardiac arrest. A study at the University of Kansas in 1997 said EGCG is more powerful than resveratrol, an antioxidant contained in the wine. No wonder heart disease in Japanese men is fairly low, although 75% of them are smokers. In addition to EGCG, green tea also contains carotenoids also function as antioxidants, tocopherol (a chemical that serves as vitamin E), ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and minerals such as chromium, selenium, manganese and zinc alias iron. Green tea is good quality it also can prevent infection and tooth decay.

Green tea was also able to prevent the destruction of brain cells, so that based upon recent research is done, the drink is very suitable for people with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. What to watch out, green tea contains two substances are theophylline and theobromine that functions the same as caffeine. Theophylline is stronger than caffeine, theobromine while lower levels of caffeine. "Ideally, consume 4-5 cups of green tea per day is still within reasonable limits," said Erry.

Green tea in Indonesia
Indonesia arguably not too long recognized the advantages of drinking green tea. Though Indonesia holds the potential of green tea producer in the world. The potential of green tea for health is measured levels of catechins (catechin) it. The higher levels of catechins in tea, the greater the effect on human health. Results of the study Indonesian Plantation Research Institute says that the levels of Indonesian green tea catechins was 10.81% -11.60%. Much higher than the Japanese or Chinese tea are only about 9-10%. Unfortunately the quality of Indonesian green tea this good can not be enjoyed by the people of Indonesia itself. "Tea is definitely a good quality directly sent for export to other countries," said Erry Alif with a disappointed tone.

Even so, Erry quite happy because now the tea culture has begun to do the people of Indonesia. "The specialty teas, in addition to healthy also has a variety of different flavors. Tea can be combined with any flavor, ranging from fruit to spices. This mixture did not change the properties, "he added. Surprisingly, green tea was not merely serve as a beverage. Green tea waste it can also be eaten by dipping it in honey. Green tea waste can also be used as a body scrub, which serves to remove dead skin.

Now, after knowing all about green tea, there's nothing wrong if you start now, drinking green tea is priced for your health

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