The medicinal plant scientifically called Camellia sinensis can be used both to produce green tea and red tea, rich in caffeine, and to help you lose weight, lower cholesterol and prevent the onset of heart disease.
- Green tea has an antioxidant.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Hypoglycaemic.
- Antitumor and energizing action.
- As it contains flavonoids.
- Catechins.
- Polyphenols.
- Alkaloids.
- Vitamins and minerals that contribute to the prevention and treatment of various diseases.
Thus, its main uses include
In addition, due to its large amount of antioxidants, green tea can prevent premature aging because it increases collagen and elastin production, while maintaining skin health.
In addition, regular consumption of green tea can have long-term benefits, such as increased nerve connections, which may also be related to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, for example.
The parts that are used from green tea are their leaves and buttons to make teas or slimming capsules, which can be purchased from pharmacies and health food stores.
To make tea, simply add 1 teaspoon of green tea to a cup of boiling water. Cover, cool for 4 minutes, cook and drink up to 4 cups a day.
Side effects of green tea include nausea, stomach pain and poor digestion. In addition, it also reduces the ability to clot the blood and therefore should be avoided before surgery.
Green tea is a contraindication during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in patients with sleep disorders, gastritis or high blood pressure.