Effect of tea

1, diuretic and cardiotonic

Drinking tea can treat a variety of urinary system diseases, such as edema, cystitis and urethritis. For urinary calculi, tea also has a certain stone-discharging effect. The incidence of coronary heart disease was 3. 1% in people who didn't drink tea, 2.3% in people who drank tea occasionally, and 1.4% in people who drank tea frequently. This is because caffeine and theophylline contained in tea can directly excite the heart, dilate the coronary artery, make blood fully input into the heart, and improve the function of the heart itself.

2, sterilization and anti-inflammatory

Tea has inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus and virus. Because polyphenols such as catechol and theaflavins in tea will combine with virus protein, thus reducing the activity of virus.

Compendium of Materia Medica records: "Tea tastes bitter and cold, and ... can reduce fire best. Fire is a hundred diseases, and it will be clear when it falls. " Especially in summer, tea is the best drink for heatstroke prevention and cooling.

3, digestion and greasy

Drinking tea can get rid of greasy and help digestion. Because tea contains some aromatic compounds, they can dissolve fat and help digest meat.

4, lowering blood pressure, anti-aging and anti-aging

Tea polyphenols, vitamin C and nicotinic acid can reduce blood fat, blood pressure and improve vascular function.

5, refreshing

Tea is refreshing because it contains caffeine that can excite the central nervous system.

6. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer

Tea polyphenols and other tea components have obvious anti-cancer effect, and the water extract of tea can block the synthesis of nitrosamines. A large number of studies at home and abroad show that tea can be used as an effective food to prevent cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends drinking 6 cups of green tea a day to prevent cancer.

7, relieving spasm and asthma

Drinking tea has the functions of sweating, relieving fatigue, relieving spasm and asthma, and treating colds, cough and asthma. Theophylline in tea can directly excite the respiratory center and play a role in first aid when respiratory failure occurs.

8. Strengthen teeth and bones

Fluorine in tea can strengthen teeth and bones and prevent dental caries. Oral inflammation, gingival bleeding and other common oral diseases are often caused by vitamin C deficiency. Tea is rich in vitamin C. Drinking tea can partially supplement the lack of vitamin C supply in the diet.

9, bodybuilding to lose weight

Moderate drinking tea has the functions of moistening skin, building body, reducing fat and losing weight.

10, detoxification

Tannic acid contained in tea can combine with metal and alkaloid poisons. After taking these poisons by mistake, you should take strong tea as soon as possible, which can delay and reduce the absorption of poisons.