Green tea has been known to various cultures around the world for over 4000 years. Originating in China, the benefits of green tea have be known and utilized in India, Thailand, Japan, Tibet and Nepal for centuries. In fact, the medicinal values of tea feature very prominently in treatments of various physical ailments in ancient cultures of Asian countries. Apart from being a great physical stimulant, tea was known to prevent indigestion, fatigue, minor aches and pains as well as improving brain and urinary functions. It is also known to cure many diseases including the beri beri disease.
The western world has been introduced to green tea relatively recently. Since then, numerous studies have been undertaken to study and identify the medicinal properties of green tea. As it was expected, western scientific research has also proved beyond doubt that green tea is very beneficial to one's health. Below are some of the medicinal properties of tea as discovered by modern Western science:
Green tea is found to be very rich in powerful flavonoids called catechins. The chief catechin in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is known to be a very powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants are our body's only protection against free radicals and their harmful effects. Free radicals enter our bodies through environmental pollution, but are also created internally are a result of the oxygen absorption process. Free radicals harm the health of the internal organs and even contribute to premature signs of ageing. EGCG is very effective in combating the effects of these free radicals, protecting our inner organs from damage. This not only helps promote great health, it could potential increase a person's life span, apart from reducing and reversing premature signs of ageing.
The EGCG also play a very important role in the prevention of cancer. The presence of ECCG is highly detrimental to the growth and spreading of malignant cancer cells. If the malignant cancer cells are not allowed to multiply and spread, the cancerous tumor can easily removed with surgery without fear of spreading the cancer to other vital organs. This means that regular consumption of green tea can help reduce the impact of cancer in one's body. On the other hand, regular consumption of tea is also associated with complete prevention of certain types of cancer including cancer of the lungs, breasts, ovaries, prostate, etc.
Green tea is known to increase one's metabolic rate. This means that fat deposits within the body burn at a much faster rate. This helps in reducing excess body fat. Also, higher metabolic rate also leads to higher levels of activity, which also indirectly leads to burning of excess body fat. On the other hand, high metabolic rate also ensures that ingested food is efficiently transformed into energy. This prevents high calorific food from becoming fat deposits within the body. Instead, high calorie intake results in even higher levels of activity which help burn the excess calories very effectively. No wonder then, that green tea has become a major ingredient in various weight loss supplements.
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Green tea has been known to various cultures around the world for over 4000 years. Originating in China, the benefits of green tea have be known and utilized in India, Thailand, Japan, Tibet and Nepal for centuries. In fact, the medicinal values of tea feature very prominently in treatments of various physical ailments in ancient cultures of Asian countries. Apart from being a great physical stimulant, tea was known to prevent indigestion, fatigue, minor aches and pains as well as improving brain and urinary functions. It is also known to cure many diseases including the beri beri disease.
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