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Spring returns to the earth, everything recovers, and this is a good time to taste spring tea. Spring tea, especially the tea before the rain, is loved by people because of its effects of clearing the liver and fire, clearing the meridians, and dehumidifying and dissolving phlegm. So, what is unique about spring tea, and what benefits can it bring to our health?
1. The nutritional value of spring tea.
Spring tea, as the name suggests, refers to tea leaves that are picked and made in the spring. The content of tea polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins and other nutrients in spring tea is high, especially amino acids, which can not only improve the taste of tea, but also have the effects of lowering blood pressure, protecting the liver and stomach. In addition, the tea polyphenols in spring tea have a variety of physiological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer, which are of great benefit to human health.
Second, the health benefits of spring tea.
1.Cleanse the liver and fire.
In spring, the body's metabolism gradually flourishes, and the liver fire is easy to rise. Tea polyphenols, amino acids and other components in spring tea have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, clearing the liver and brightening the purpose, drinking spring tea in moderation helps to reduce liver fire and maintain good health.
2.Through the meridians.
The alkaloid components in spring tea, such as caffeine and theophylline, have the effect of dilating blood vessels and promoting blood circulation. In addition, a variety of minerals in tea, such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc., also help regulate blood pressure and maintain heart health. Therefore, drinking spring tea helps to clear the meridians and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
3.Dehumidification and phlegm.
In spring, the temperature rises, the humidity increases, and the human body is easy to feel dampness. The tea polyphenols, amino acids and other components in spring tea have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, dehumidifying and diuretic, which helps to eliminate dampness in the body and prevent the occurrence of phlegm and dampness.
4.Health Qi.
The tea polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins and other components in spring tea have a variety of physiological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer, which have positive significance for human health. In addition, the alkaloids in tea have the effect of refreshing the mind and enhancing memory. Drinking spring tea in moderation is conducive to health care and improves the quality of life.
3. Suitable people and precautions for drinking spring tea.
1.Suitable for.
Spring tea is suitable for most people to drink, especially those with strong liver fire, heavy humidity, and indigestion. In addition, spring tea also has a certain auxiliary effect on patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes.
2.Precautions for drinking.
Although spring tea has many benefits, there are still a few things to keep in mind when drinking it:
1) Drink in moderation. Ingredients such as caffeine in tea are highly irritating, and excessive consumption may lead to insomnia, palpitation and other symptoms. Generally speaking, it is advisable to drink 3-4 cups of spring tea a day.
2) Tea should not be drunk on an empty stomach. The acidic components in tea are easy to irritate the gastric mucosa, and drinking tea on an empty stomach may cause stomach pain, nausea and other discomforts. It is recommended to drink spring tea after meals.
3) Tea should not be drunk before going to bed. Ingredients such as caffeine in tea have a refreshing effect, and drinking tea before going to bed may cause insomnia and affect sleep quality.
Fourth, ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions and spring tea.
1.Ancient recipe: Bupleurum soothing liver tea.
Composition: Bupleurum 6g, White Peony 10g, Licorice 6g, Green Tea to taste.
Efficacy: soothe the liver and relieve depression, reconcile qi and blood.
Applicable people: liver stagnation, depression, chest tightness and flank pain and other symptoms.
Method: Wash the bupleurum chinensis, white peony and licorice, put them in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, turn to low heat and cook for about 20 minutes. Remove the slag and extract the juice, add the green tea, and stir well.
2.Ancient recipe: Wet tea.
Composition: 10g of Poria cocos, 10g of Zexiao, 15g of coix seeds, appropriate amount of green tea.
Efficacy: Strengthen the spleen and dampness, clear away heat and detoxify.
Applicable people: dampness and obstruction, indigestion, heavy body and other symptoms.
Method: Wash the Poria cocos, Ze Yuan, and Coix seeds, put them in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, and then turn to low heat and cook for about 30 minutes. Remove the slag and extract the juice, add the green tea, and stir well.
Summary: As a natural drink, spring tea has a variety of health care effects such as clearing liver fire, clearing meridians, dehumidifying and dissolving phlegm. Drinking spring tea in moderation can not only improve the quality of life, but also promote good health. However, tea drinking should also be scientific, excessive or improper drinking will cause adverse effects on the body. I hope that everyone can pay attention to their physical health while tasting the beautiful taste of spring tea.
References: 1Chen Jialin, Lu Qiulin, Zhang Xiaofeng, et al. Research progress on the nutritional composition and health function of tea[J].Food Science,2017,38(10):1-8
2.Wang Lili, Zhang Xiaofeng, Lu Qiulin, et al. Study on the quality difference between spring tea and summer and autumn tea and suitable population[J].China Tea,2016,(2):27-30
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