Green tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant, the dried leaves and buds of Camellia sinensis are used to make a variety of teas. Using green tea can prove to be very beneficial to avoid cancer, stomach disorders, treatment of depression and cold flu etc. Green tea has been given more importance in the medical system than black tea.
Green Tea Types
Many types of green tea are found, green tea is also found in the form of dry leaves and liquid leaves. Green tea is available in a variety of forms, in the form of single tea bags, in powder form, packaged containers, capsules, etc.
Green Tea History
According to historians, the Shang Dynasty of China originated tea as a medicine in 1046, the book 'Tea Classic' written by Lu Yu is considered important in the history of green tea. Later the Mongols started using it as a beverage. After the establishment of the East India Company in India, the British started tea trade in Asia and Europe. Later, tea cultivation in Darjeeling gained prominence and Indian tea became a famous and popular drink for Asian people, today it is enjoyed all over the world.
Green Tea Nutritional Value
The amount of nutrition found in 100 grams of green tea is shown in the table below, which is as follows-
Nutritional Value
Energy 0.96 calories
Protein 0.2 g
Thiamin B1 0.007 mg
Riboflavin B2 0.06 mg
Niacin B3 0.03 mg
Vitamin B6 0.005 mg
Vitamin C 0.3 mg
Iron 0.02 mg
Magnesium 0.18 mg
potassium 8 mg
sodium 1 mg
water 99.9 grams
caffeine 12 mg
Benefits of green tea
Its advantages are shown on the basis of the following points:
Green Tea Benefits for Hair
Along with stopping hair fall by using green tea, their growth also happens very fast. Green tea helps to grow hair naturally. Polyphenols, vitamin C, 5-alpha reductase and vitamin E are found in green tea, which are helpful in hair growth and keeping them soft. The polyphenolic and testosterone substance found in tea plays an important role in preventing hair loss. Due to which it is an easy home remedy for long thick hair. Green tea can also be used to keep the scalp clean and protect the scalp from infection.
How to use green tea to stop hair fall –
First wash the hair normally, then leave the juice of fresh green tea leaves on the hair for 10 minutes. By repeating this process 2 to 3 times a week, there will be no problem of dandruff in the hair.
Drinking green tea in hot or cold form with honey added to it can also help in preventing hair fall.
After keeping three bags of green tea in half a liter of water for 10-15 minutes, take them out, then massage the hair roots with this water, you will get the benefit.
Mix 2 to 3 spoons of green tea and 1 egg and apply it on the hair and leave it for half an hour, then wash it with cold water. By applying this mixture, hair grows and it becomes soft. Apart from this, if you want, you can also use lemon and honey together in this mixture.
Apart from this, green tea mixed shampoo, conditioner and capsules are also available in the market, using which you can take help in preventing hair fall.
Green Tea Benefits for Skin
Anti-oxidant remains in high quantity in green tea, due to which it helps to remove the toxins present in the body. Due to a clean stomach, the skin looks spotless and radiant. There are many types of cosmetic products available in the market containing green tea. If you do not want to use cosmetic products, then you can also make a pack of green tea according to your skin and use it at home.
Following are the uses of green tea for face pack –
First of all, boil green tea leaves in 2 cups of water, then after cooling it, filter it and mix rice flour in it and apply this pack on the face, applying this pack removes excess oil on the skin, due to which blackheads appear. The spots are removed and the skin becomes healthy and glowing.
Prepare a scrub by mixing 2 teaspoons milk cream, 1 teaspoon sugar in boiled green tea water. Apply this pack on the face and leave it for 15 minutes, then rub it with light hands and wash it with lukewarm water. There are many benefits of lukewarm water. By applying this pack, dead cells are removed from the top of the skin and natural glow comes in the skin.
For sensitive skin, mix 1 teaspoon of curd with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of green tea water and leave this paste on the face for 20 minutes. By applying this pack, the protein, vitamin D and calcium present in curd helps in reducing the tan of the skin which has been darkened by the sun.
To rejuvenate dry and lifeless skin, you can mash multani mitti, curd, honey and ripe banana in 1 to 2 teaspoons of green tea water, mix all these ingredients and apply this pack on the face for 15 minutes to dry. After giving, clean the face with cold water. With this, your skin will be instantly rejuvenated, the skin will become alive, as well as new freshness will come in the skin.
Green Tea Benefits for Health
Green tea has been used as medicine for thousands of years but it is widely used in China. Consumption of green tea is likely to improve health in many ways, it helps in controlling body temperature.
Helpful in weight loss and preventing diabetes:
Green tea regulates the level of glucose present in the body, it can prevent high insulin spikes and fat storage thereby keeping blood sugar under control.
Prevention of heart disease:
Green tea helps prevent the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels, thereby preventing heart attacks. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that the presence of catechins, polyphenolic compounds in green tea, lowers the rate of death from heart disease in people who consume it.
Cancer prevention:
According to the National Cancer Institute, the presence of polyphenols in green tea can protect against damage caused by ultraviolet radiation (UVB). Some studies have shown positive effects of green tea on the following types of cancer, including breast, bladder, ovarian, bowel, throat, lung, skin and colon cancer.
Lower cholesterol :
An analysis of a study published in 2011 found that the use of green tea in the form of a drink or capsule has been found to reduce the amount of cholesterol.
Helpful in increasing memory:
Research published in the journal Psychopharmacology has shown that green tea enhances the cognitive functions of our brain. Consumption of green tea can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Apart from this, the use of green tea can be helpful in reducing inflammation, keeping teeth healthy, improving arthritis, helping in reducing stress, treating and improving various skin diseases, etc.
Green Tea Effects
Following are the special precautions and warnings to avoid the effect of excessive consumption of green tea-
Pregnancy and Lactation :
Pregnant or lactating women should not consume more than 2 cups of green tea per day, as the caffeine present in it can increase the risk of miscarriage and birth defects in babies.
Anemia :
Excessive consumption of green tea can increase the risk of anemia.
Anxiety or disorder problem:
The caffeine present in green tea can increase the problem of mental anxiety or disorder.
Bleeding problem:
The presence of caffeine can increase the problem of diabetes, heart problem, blood flow and liver disease.
Weak Bones:
Drinking green tea increases the amount of calcium which gets spread in the urine and which is harmful for the body.
Green Tea Side Effects
Green tea is relatively safe for most adults, but green tea can cause indigestion and constipation in some people. If it is used in limited quantity then it is safe but it is unsafe to consume in excess quantity. Side effects due to caffeine can be mild to severe and can cause headache, nervousness, sleep problems, dizziness and tremors. The dose of caffeine in green tea can be fatal from 10 to 14 grams.
How to Drink Green Tea
You can taste green tea by making it in the following way: -
To make green tea, heat one teaspoon of green tea leaves, one cup of water at 80 degree Celsius, then after filtering it, you can taste the tea. Be careful not to boil it too much, otherwise it may taste bitter.
Heat green powder tea by adding water, then adding honey and lemon juice to it, you can enjoy this delicious and nutritious tea.
To make green tea with ginger, first heat water and ginger, then put a small spoon of green tea leaves in it, turn off the gas and leave the tea covered for a while, then filter it. By doing this you can consume it.
If you like sweet then you can also use sugar in green tea, but it is more beneficial if green tea is drunk without adding sugar.
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