Archive for the ‘Tea’ Category
Green Tea in Cancer Prevention
Sunday, December 6th, 2009Green Tea in Cancer Prevention
By Amy M Chan
Drinking tea is primordial custom that dates back 5,000 years particularly in India and China. It has been long considered by those cultures as assistance to superior health, researchers at present are studying the tea’s possibility for preventing and treating several kinds of cancers. Examiners are particularly concerned in the anti-oxidants known as catechins present in tea. In spite of the favorable studies, there are researches involving people which have been questionable.
Tisane
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009Herbal tea
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tisane
A tisane, ptisan or herbal “tea” is any herbal infusion other than from the leaves of the tea bush (Camellia sinensis). The English word “tisane” originated from the Greek word ??????? (ptisan?), a drink made from pearl barley.
Tisanes can be made with fresh or dried flowers, leaves, seeds or roots, generally by pouring boiling water over the plant parts and letting them steep for a few minutes. Seeds and roots can also be boiled on a stove. The tisane is then strained, sweetened if so desired, and served. Many companies produce herbal tea bags for such infusions. The term is most often used to refer to linden (lime leaf) tea.
Taking the Traditional Cure
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009Source : http://www.thejakartapost.com/weekender/3center.asp
Although “alternative” may be a misnomer for traditional health treatments that have been around for centuries, they are sometimes the final alternative for people affected by life-threatening illness. Advocates swear by their benefits, but the debate rages on about their effectiveness and safety. Bhimanto Suwastoyo reports.
When modern conventional medical science gives up on treating certain cases, many of the patients seek out the lifeline of traditional healing options.
Whichever treatment they choose, a common rallying point binds them: Hope.