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White Tea

White Tea

Aid Overall Health / Cleanse/Digestion

White tea seems to be a new craze lately because it has only started making headlines in the last 5 years. However, the use of white tea actually may date all the way back to 600 A.D. when the Tang Dynasty was in control. Some historians believe that it was the original preparation of tea and was only consumed by royalty.

Black, green, and white teas all come from the camellia plant. White tea is the only one made from the unopened flower buds and young leaves. The name comes from the fine silvery white hairs on the buds.

The difference in taste and health benefits also comes from how they are processed. White tea is the least processed. The buds and leaves are allowed to wither in natural sunlight then processed just to prevent oxidation. This gives the tea delicate sweet flavor.

While white tea is not considered a supplement it does have many healthy properties and uses. Compared to other teas, white tea is lower in caffeine but higher in nutrients and antioxidants. It contains around 15 mg preserving.

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Summary

Heart Benefits of White Tea According to Livestrong the nutrients in white tea can help protect you from a variety of heart conditions. These can include high blood pressure, heart attack and coronary artery disease. White tea thins the blood to improve artery function. The high levels... more

Heart Benefits of White Tea

According to Livestrong the nutrients in white tea can help protect you from a variety of heart conditions. These can include high blood pressure, heart attack and coronary artery disease.

White tea thins the blood to improve artery function. The high levels of flavonoids also reduce harmful blood clots in the blood. This helps lower blood pressure and risk of stroke or heart attack.

The catechins in white tea help lower cholesterol. They increase good high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and decrease bad low-density lipoproteins (LDL). It also prevents hardening of the artery walls caused by plaque buildup.

Blood pressure and cholesterol were not the only heart benefit found. Studies showed people how consumed just 2 cups a day of white tea had a 50% higher survival rate following a heart attack then nondrinkers.

White Tea and Cancer

White tea is high in cancer fighting polyphenols. It is higher than other tea varieties because longer processing times destroy the polyphenols. The main polyphenols in white tea are flavonoids. They are responsible for inhibiting growth and development of cancer cells. In some cases white tea seemed to work as well as some prescription drugs without the harsh side effects.

In a study reported by Web MD white, green, and black teas were used to test protective effects against colon cancer. The study showed that white tea had the lowest number of tumor developments. Subjects given white tea had less than half the tumors of the control group.

Other Benefits from White Tea

White tea is high in antiviral properties. This has been shown to help prevent and shorten the life of viruses such as the common cold and influenza.

High levels of enzymes can be found in white tea. Proper digestion uses these enzymes to aid in the processing and absorption of nutrients in the stomach. They also help alleviate heartburn, bloating, and indigestion.

Fluoride and natural antibacterial enzymes in white tea can help maintain oral health. It helps maintain strong teeth and kill harmful bacteria in the mouth. The fluoride levels in white tea are comparable to levels in fluorinated water.

People who drank white tea on a regular basis also had greater bone density. Bone density and strength are important for preventing arthritis and osteoporosis.

Science Daily reported on a study done at Kingston University in London. The study was on how 21 different plant and herb extracts helped with skin elasticity. White tea had already shown to be beneficial on destroying free radicals that damaged skin.

The scientists who conducted this study were surprised to find that that white tea performed highly in all 5 tests on collagen and elastin. When collagen and elastin break down the skin begins to form wrinkles and sag. White tea out performed all the other extracts tested at preventing them from breaking down.

Preparing and Drinking White Tea

While there seems to be no exact dosage of white tea, most experts seem to agree you need to consume at least 2-3 cups a day to receive health benefits. White tea does contain caffeine which can have side effects such as headache, nervousness, dizziness, and the inability to sleep.

White tea retains its health properties when steeped in hot but not boiling water for 15 minutes. The leaves can be used more than once but herbalist believe that only the first brew will be high enough in antioxidants for the body to benefit fully.

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Bloating
Blood Thinner
Bone Density
Bone Strength
Cancer Fighting Properties
Coronary Artery Disease
Digestion
Fights Free Radicals
Heart Attacks
Heartburn
Heart Conditions
Increase Good Cholesterol (HDL)
Indigestion
Lower Blood Pressure
Lower LDL
Prevent Cold And Flu
Prevents Viruses
Skin Health