Why has tea been loved since ancient times? Exploring its appeal

Introduction

With so many different plants existing in nature, why have people chosen to cultivate tea in particular?

This is because tea is not just a drink, but has been recognized since ancient times as a special drink that brings health to people.

The amazing health benefits of tea discovered by ancient people!

People noticed that consuming tea leaves made their minds clearer and their bodies feel lighter, and became fascinated by its effects.

Before long, tea came to be valued as a cure-all and became deeply rooted in people's lives.

Throughout its long history, tea has evolved from a medicinal herb to a favorite beverage brewed with hot water, and has continued to be loved by people.

In the 6th century Chinese medical book, Compiled Commentaries on the Shennong Ben Materia Medica, Tao Hongjing wrote, "Bitter tea warms the body and expels evil spirits from the five internal organs. It relieves dry mouth caused by diarrhea or fever, and cures gastrointestinal diseases and malignant tumors. If taken over a long period of time, it calms the mind, elevates qi, clears the mind, reduces sleep, lightens the body, slows down aging, and inhibits aging."

From this account, we can see that tea was recognized as a medicine to cure various illnesses, and that the wide-ranging efficacy of tea was already known more than 1,500 years ago.

It can truly be said that tea has been treasured as a panacea for supporting people's health since ancient times.

The transition of tea culture from China to Japan

Tea originated in China and made its way to Japan over a long period of time, where it has since taken root in the Japanese climate and culture.

Tea, which was once prized as a medicine, has become an integral part of people's lives and is now a beloved drink representative of Japan.

Modern science reveals the health benefits of tea!

In recent years, research has focused on the health benefits of tea, and its efficacy is becoming increasingly clear.

The possibilities for tea are endless, and it is expected that new health benefits will continue to be discovered in the future.

The health benefits of tea

• Antioxidant
• Anti-arteriosclerosis effect
• Inhibition of platelet aggregation
• Protective effect on vascular endothelium
• Antibacterial effect (against food poisoning bacteria and pathogenic bacteria)
• Antiviral effect (against influenza, etc.)
• Improves intestinal flora
• Anti-cancer effects ( anti- mutation, gene protection effects)
• Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects
• Immune function decline suppressive effect
• Protects liver function
• Deodorizing and cavity prevention effects
• Relaxation and central nervous system stimulant effects
• Cognitive function decline improvement effect
• Improves dyslipidemia (suppresses increases in blood cholesterol and neutral fats)
• Anti-obesity effect
• Suppresses blood sugar rise (prevents diabetes)
• Suppresses blood pressure rise (prevents hypertension and stroke)