a drink made from herbs, could be divided into two types.
First is the tea made from green tea leaves. Second, is the one
made from other parts of herbal plants including petals, fruits,
bark or roots. To make a cup of tea, we use heating water to
bring out certain characters of herbs in a brief period. Thus
it helps us avoid an excessive amount of natural chemicals, and
at the same time, reserve nice aroma and taste.
Western countries are becoming more fond of herbal beverage. As
the word’s second most popular beverage (the first is said to be
plain water), tea could be divided into three groups: the =ECBlack
Tea=EE, =ECGreen Tea=EE and =ECHerbal Tea=EE. The black and Green Tea are
made of fresh young leaves of tea plant (Camellia sinensis)
while the Herbal Tea comes from a method of medication
production. Spices, dried fruit and flower could be added
taste. Therefore, some would be reluctant to define herbal
drinks as tea because it may not contain any tea leaves.
Popularity of Tea
It is estimated more than a half of the world’s population
drinks tea everyday as a different beverage than plain water.
Tea does not only possess inspiring aroma, it is also good for
health.
The Chinese found a proper way to brew their tea by letting hot
water to give certain medical substance in a brief period. This
also prevents unwanted substances to come out as well as
preserving the needed substances with fine taste and fragrance.
How we brew tea is critical to a healthy result. From a study
in China, one of the world’s best tea plantation, found that a
daily consumption of a cup of tea, either the Black or Green
tea, during a 6-month period can reduce risk of lung cancer,
gastronomic diseases, liver and skin cancer. The study also
indicated that a regular consumption of tea can prevent heart
disease, reduce cholesterol fat and maintain normal blood
pressure because it contains Flavonoid, and anti-oxidant.
There is also and advice not to take tea while it is too hot
because the heat may lead to oral cancer, and not to add milk
because it can reduce an action of anti-oxidant. A suitable
flavourings is sugar, honey, or lemon juice.
In Thailand, tea plantation is found in the northern region and
tea products are distributed nationwide as generally served
beverage. In may coffee shops in Thailand, a cup of tea shall
be complementary served together with an order of coffee. It is
because tea could reduce an acid character of coffee, which
could be spiced up inside the stomach. Moreover, tea,
containing lesser caffeine, also provides Tannin, a natural
anti- biotic, to preserve the stomach’s tissue. Other
substances of tea, theobromine and theophylline, help clearing
heart’s blood circulation, reducing congested water in the
lungs, and de-urinating.
However, a quantity of tea consumption has to be cautious. An
over consumption or concentration of tea intake could compress
the heart, kidney, while an excessive amount of tannin can
reduce Vitamin B.
Herbal Tea
Herbal Tea comes from the same process of ordinary tea brewing.
Fans of herbal tea also want to enjoy delicate aroma while
gaining medicinal results. It is said that a cup of herbal tea
can miraculously different from those of other beverages such
as tea and coffee. But this will bring about a herbal taste and
aroma. Regarded as a healthy drink, the Herbal Tea becomes more
famous among new generations and anyone who wants a substitute
beverage than coffee.
However, there is still a serious consideration to determine
which Herbal Tea is a =EChealthy=EE drink or =ECmedicative=EE drink, by
calculating a quantity of herbs and consumption, as well as a
possible side-effect from a long period of intake. If we drink
the Herbal Tea because we love its taste and aroma, while its
medicative action is a by-product, we may not have to worry
about over-consumption. But if we want to take it for a certain
result on our health, we have to drink the Herbal Tea t suitable
quantity and select the right =ECherb=EE as desired results. Not all
Herbal Tea is safe and healthy to everyone. Some could be
allergic to certain herbs.
Therefore, we should learn about herbs well before taking its
tea as medication. Each herb contains different results and
limit of consumption. We could divide Herbal Tea according to
purposes of drinking into three groups.
First is the Herbal Tea that we just want only good taste and
nice aroma with some health benefits. This group of tea is
usually not harmful. People could drink it as casual beverage.
This Herbal Tea in this group include Gek-huay (chrisantimum),
Ginger, Bai bua bok, Krajiab, Matoom, and other tea made of
flowers such as Sarapee, Bunnag, Pigul, and Boa mali.
Second is the Herbal Tea with minor medicative action such as
Nuad Maew grass, Rang-jued (Thunbergia laurifolia), Dok
Kumphoi, Dok Khao grass. Herbal Tea in this group could be
taken twice a day, one in the morning and another at night, for
several days without side effects. Herbal Tea made of Nuad Maew
grass could help de-urinate and eliminate common bile duct
stones at a daily intake of 3 cups for 5-7 days. Rang-jued
grass could help reduce fever and other mild poisoning by an
intake of 4 hours a cup or every time the fever happens, or as
normal drink for 2-3 days.
Dok Khao grass can help reduce stomach congestion, or a fever
with coughing. At an intake of 3 glasses a day until recover.
This quantity of intake should be reduced for those who just
want a =EChealthy=EE drink.
Dok Kumphoi is a mild laxative, good for heart, blood system
and menstruation. However, pregnant women are prohibited to
drink tea made of Dok Kumphoi because it could be harmful to
their pregnancy.
The last group of Herbal Tea is the drink aimed for medicative
action such as the laxatives Chumhedted and Makhamkaek. Tea in
this group should be taken as advised, and prolonged
consumption is more harmful than good. Both of them urge the
intestine to work, so a prolonged consumption could interfere
or even stop a normal cycle of our body.
Herbal Tea is therefore a jewel of ancient medical knowledge
that the Eastern culture spreads worldwide. It is also a
healthy beverage comparing to carbonated soft drinks tat
contains only sugar, caffeine and artificial flavour.
Infusions and Herb Teas
The ingredients used in herb teas are usually cut into fine
strips and then air-dried. Occassionally, the ingredients may
be roasted to give an agreeable aroma. One part of boiling
water are added. This is then put aside to brew for 15-20
minutes.
About The Author: I am Webmaster and Author please visit my
site http://www.hairlossprotect.com
http://www.naturalhaircareproduct-natural.com
http://www.buyskincareproduct.com
Please use the HTML version of this article at:
http://www.isnare.com/html.php?aid#120063
##################