The health benefits of jasmine tea: the effects and functions of jasmine tea

Jasmine tea carries the fragrance of jasmine flowers blended with the aroma of tea leaves, bringing a rich and pleasant scent. Jasmine tea is renowned not only for its fragrance but also for its health benefits. Below are the effects of jasmine tea we introduce to you.

According to traditional Chinese medicine and modern pharmacological research on the health benefits of tea, it is believed that tea is bitter and sweet in taste, cool in nature, and enters the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, and the five meridians. Bitterness in tea can help purge, remove dampness, and reduce fire; sweetness can supplement and soothe; coolness can clear heat and relieve surface symptoms. Tea contains a large number of compounds beneficial to human health, such as catechins, vitamins C and A, caffeine, flavanols, and tea polyphenols. Jasmine tea also contains over 20 compounds, including aromatic oils, geraniol, nerolidol, and eugenol. Based on the unique adsorption properties of tea leaves and the fragrance-releasing characteristics of jasmine flowers, jasmine tea is processed through a series of technical procedures. It retains the rich and refreshing natural taste of green tea, while also carrying the fresh and lingering aroma of jasmine. Therefore, it is considered one of the best natural health beverages in the world today.

Jasmine tea also has the effect of relaxing the nerves. Therefore, those who wish to relieve tension may enjoy a cup of jasmine tea, which not only brings a sense of happiness but also helps maintain emotional stability.

The effects of jasmine tea

1. Drinking tea can help with weight loss

The various components in tea, such as catechins, cholesterone, caffeine, inositol, folic acid, and pantothenic acid, work together to help prevent and inhibit obesity. In Japan, oolong tea from China is particularly popular because it has a strong effect on breaking down fats, helping to reduce greasiness, aid digestion, and promote weight loss. Dr. Carobi, the clinical director of the Saint Antoine Medical Department in Paris, France, confirmed through research that regular consumption of Pu'er tea from Yunnan, China, can lower triglycerides and cholesterol in the human body. French women, especially young women who are very concerned about their figure, refer to Pu'er tea as "slimming tea." French doctors conducted an experiment with Pu'er tea, where participants drank three cups of Pu'er tea daily for one month. As a result, some lost weight, and others saw a reduction in blood lipids. French doctors also experimented with Yunnan Tuo tea on 40 obese men and women, having them drink one cup of Tuo tea in the morning, afternoon, and evening for a month. After the study, more than 40% of participants experienced varying degrees of weight loss. This is one reason why French people enjoy drinking Yunnan tea. Due to its weight-loss effects, tea has become a main ingredient in "slimming tea" and "fitness tea."

2. Drinking tea can prevent cavities

Drinking tea or using tea as a mouthwash or for brushing teeth can not only eliminate bad breath but also prevent tooth decay. According to reports, Dr. Zhou Dacheng from Beijing Stomatological Hospital began researching the effects of tea in preventing cavities in the 1970s. Drinking tea, rinsing the mouth with tea, brushing teeth with tea, or using tea-containing toothpaste are all effective, but brushing teeth with tea is considered the best. This is because tea contains fluoride, which has a strong affinity with the calcium in teeth, forming a substance called "fluorapatite" that is difficult to dissolve in acid. This acts as a protective layer for teeth, enhancing their resistance to acid and decay. Using tea to prevent cavities is one approach to dental health. Therefore, it is recommended to promote the use of tea for mouth rinsing, brushing, and drinking among children. In low-fluoride areas, it is advisable to drink lower-grade tea (high-grade and famous teas have lower fluoride content) to prevent cavities. Drinking tea brewed from 10 grams of tea leaves per day can meet the human body's need for fluoride. Teas with higher fluoride content include Fujian "oolong tea," Yunnan "Dianhong," Zhejiang "Hangzhou green tea," Jiangxi "jasmine tea," and Guizhou "Fuzhuan brick tea."

3. Tea can help prevent cardiovascular diseases

Drinking tea has certain preventive and therapeutic effects on cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease. Clinical experiments have shown that people who drink three bowls of Tuo tea daily for a month see a 13% reduction in blood lipids and a decrease in cholesterol. In an experiment with 80 hypertensive patients, 30 patients who consumed green tea for five days saw a drop in blood pressure, with some returning to normal. Another study on the relationship between tea drinking and coronary heart disease divided participants into three groups: non-drinkers, occasional drinkers, and regular drinkers. The incidence of coronary heart disease was 3.1% among non-drinkers, 2.3% among occasional drinkers, and 1.4% among regular drinkers. This shows the preventive effect of tea drinking on coronary heart disease.

4. Tea is a good remedy for intestinal diseases

The medical sage Zhang Zhongjing said, "Tea is very effective for treating bloody purulent stools." Modern medical research confirms that tea is a good remedy for intestinal diseases. The polyphenols in tea can coagulate proteins. When tea polyphenols combine with single-celled bacteria, they coagulate the proteins and kill the bacteria. For example, when harmful bacteria such as Vibrio cholerae, Salmonella typhi, and Escherichia coli are soaked in strong tea for a few minutes, most lose their activity. Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine and folk remedies often use strong tea or powdered green tea to treat bacterial dysentery, enteritis, and other intestinal diseases. The method is to use 3 grams of tea, boil it in a bowl of water, and take it three times a day; or mix a cup of strong tea with 20 ml of vinegar, take it three times a day; or use 15 grams each of tea and shepherd's purse flowers, boil and take three times a day before meals. Additionally, when using water to brew tea, if the drinking water is unclean, the tea can absorb impurities in the water and cause them to settle, providing purification and disinfection effects, which is beneficial for preventing intestinal infectious diseases.

5. Effects recorded in ancient texts

The "Dictionary of Chinese Medicine" records that jasmine has the effects of "regulating qi, opening depression, dispelling filth, and harmonizing the middle," and has good anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects on dysentery, abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, and sores. Regular consumption of jasmine tea can help clear the liver, improve vision, promote body fluid production, quench thirst, eliminate phlegm, treat dysentery, promote bowel movements, diuresis, dispel wind, relieve surface symptoms, treat fistulas, strengthen teeth, boost energy, lower blood pressure, strengthen the heart, prevent cavities, protect against radiation damage, fight cancer, and delay aging. It promotes longevity and physical and mental health.

The effects of jasmine tea, as we have learned, include alleviating emotions, regulating qi, dispelling wind, and also fighting cancer, viruses, and aging. Therefore, regular consumption of jasmine tea can lead to better health, prolong life, and provide anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects.