Its medicinal benefits have been described more than a millennium ago. In 1191, he describes how the green tea drink gives positive effect in the five vital organs, especially the heart. About the medicinal qualities of green tea including the dissipation of the harmful effects of alcohol, acting as a stimulant, curing skin diseases, quenching thirst, eliminating indigestion, curing beriberi, preventing fatigue, improving urinary and brain functions.
Tea contains important amounts of L-theanine, a nootropic and adaptogenic substance that enhances cognitive activity, inducing adult neurogenesis, and improving cognitive processes such as memory, attention, concentration and learning.
Tea would reduce stress and stimulate the production of alpha waves. It is thought to be due to the high antioxidant content and the presence of L-theanine, a glutamate analog present in tea that can cross the blood-brain barrier and reduce the excitotoxicity of glutamate during stress and ischemia.
Tea red, black, green, white or Oolong type, whatever your favorite, the truth is that consuming a cup of this brew has multiple benefits for our body because it contains antioxidants, reduces stress and low levels of hypertension, among others.
An ancient Chinese proverb said, you have 7 daily needs: fire, rice, oil, salt, soy, vinegar and tea.
NOTE: If you have any questions about the benefits of always consulting your doctor or specialist.