Monday, December 30, 2013

Eco-Friendly Tea Which Has Many Uses

By Steve Zones


Green tea has become hugely popular in the past 20 or so years. Of course the history of its use goes back centuries. This tea has been used to help and cure many ailments from stomach trouble, fatigue, and rheumatoid arthritis to tooth decay. People of Asia have used green tea daily various ailments. So there is no surprise this light-tasting tea has become a popular remedy worldwide.

It would appear that tea leaf may have a place in products to relieve various skin complaints, which could help hugely against cancer of the skin. Some specialists believe that of all the anti-oxidants known to mankind, the ingredients of tea leaf are the strongest.

You might wonder why green tea is so effective against skin cancer when other varieties of tea are not. While green, black, and oolong tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant, green tea is processed using a method that helps preserve its antioxidant nature. You have to understand that green tea leaves are steamed. This process prevents the cancer-fighting compounds from being oxidized. Black and oolong teas are not nearly as effective in fighting disease since they are processed differently.

It is helpful to dig deeper and get a better understanding of green tea and its unique properties. Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia have conducted detailed research on green tea and its medicinal effects. They discovered certain compounds in green tea known as polyphenols destroy free radicals. Of course the role of antioxidants regarding free radicals has been known as free radicals are linked with cancer because of changes they make in DNA. Essentially, the polyphenols help neutralize free radicals while protecting healthy cells.

They were able to compare the growth of normal skin cells (not exposed to polyphenols) to the growth of cells that were exposed to green tea polyphenol. The researchers eventually discovered the tea component rejuvenated dying skin cells. The reactivation of cells only occurred in the epidermis, which is the outer layer of the skin. Nevertheless, many believe these findings will have a profound impact on various skin conditions.

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I would put in a slight twist to this tea leaf mask. This gets to be more effective whenever you add pectin to the mix! Pectin is a dietary fibre taken from the pulps of oranges as well as other citrus fruits. It is utilized to make jams, jellies, along with other preservative chemicals.




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