Health Benefit Claims and Uses of Tea

White Tea: Contains the highest levels of antioxidants and polyphenols which protect human cells from damage, lessening the chance of colon, gastric, pancreas, bladder, prostate, and breast cancer.

Green Tea: Contains polyphenols & antioxidants, lessening the change of cancer & heart disease. Green tea contains the potent compound EGCG, which inhibits the production of toxic proteins that clog the brains of Alzheimer’s victims. Other studies show that EGCG prevents bacterial infections & the spread of HIV. Helps prevent rheumatoid arthritis and / or lesson the pain in those already suffering from it. It helps to control your appetite which is beneficial for weight loss. The best free acne home remedy you can give your skin is green tea. Prepare yourself a cup of green tea to drink and cleanse your system from the inside and then rub the teabag over your skin to cure your acne. The health benefits of green tea not only extend to curing acne but also to various other skin conditions.

Black / Oolong Tea: Relaxes and expands the arteries, which increases blood flow to the heart. They contain antioxidants & polyphenols to prevent heart disease & cancer. Aids in fighting tooth decay, as it contains fluoride. It also contains the potent compound EGCG, which inhibits the production of toxic proteins that clog the brains of Alzheimer’s victims. EGCG also prevents bacterial infections and the spread of HIV.

Rooibos: May delay the aging process! Helps to relieve stomach ailments particularly ulcers, nausea, constipation, colic, and heartburn. Contains magnesium, which is necessary for a healthy nervous system. It helps to control your appetite which is beneficial in weight loss. Contains antioxidants & polyphenols that help in cancer prevention & heart disease. Caffeine free!

Fruit & Herb Tea: Herbal teas do not come from Camellia Senisus plant as do all the other teas but are an infusion of leaves, roots, bark, seeds, or flowers of other plants. They are not linked with the research on the potential health benefits of traditional teas. BUT they are Caffeine free!

Use as an astringent after cleansing your face.
Place wet tea bags on eyes to reduce puffiness.
Use on bee strings and poison ivy/oak to draw out poison.
Plants love tea leaves.

Steep the rewards!