Therapeutic Effects of Tea

by B Banerjee (Editor), T.C. Chaudhuri (Editor)

Overview

Tea is the product of Camellia sinensis, a unique non-alcoholic drink that cares, cures and of course cheers. It does fascinating things for the human body. Tea is grown in the countryside in an ambience that is totally ecological, apart from being a renewable natural resource. Even the processing is basically natural despite inevitable technical infringements that have only speeded up the process rather than changing the basic concept. Although the therapeutic values of tea have been known for ages, current research, epidemiological studies and clinical evaluation have unequivocally established the superior abilities of tea compounds in preventing and curing a plethora of human diseases, some as dreadful as cancer. Interestingly enough, quality components of tea, coupled with its anti-oxidant properties, make tea a unique beverage. The purpose of this book is not to publicise tea, but create awareness of the multiple benefits of drinking tea.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578083985
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/09/2005
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Banerjee, B ; Chaudhuri, T.C.

Table of Contents

Tea: A Global Perspective: A. Black Tea: Introduction; Difference between Black and Green Tea; An Overview; The Harvest; Producers of Black Tea; Tea Processing in Relation to Release of Therapeutic Compounds; Discussion B. Green Tea: Introduction; Processing; Biochemical Characteristics; Biological Properties of Green Tea; References The Diversity of Therapeutic Compounds in Tea: Polyphenols; Caffeine; Vitamins; Carbohydrates; Lipids; Triterpenoids; Carotenoids and Pigments; Minerals; Overall Distribution of Compounds; References Production of Therapeutic Compounds in Tea: Polyphenols; Theaflavins and Thearubigins; References Pharmacological Evaluation of the Medicinal Properties of Tea: Pharmacological Aspects Associated with Tea Consumption; Cardiovascular System; Cancer; Tea and Dental Health; Tea and Fluid Replenishment; Gastrointestinal System; Neurological Effects of Tea; Antihyperglycemic Activity; Antiinflammatory and Antiarthritic Actions; Skin and Topical Wound Healing Activity; Antimicrobial Action; Angiogenesis Inhibition; Absorption of Tea Flavonoids; Potential Health Concerns Associated with Tea Consumption; Tea and Iron Absorption; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References Beneficial Health Effect of Black Tea: Increasing Evidence: Introduction; Composition and Chemistry of Tea; Pharmacological Properties of Tea; Antioxidative Effects of Tea; Modulation of Metabolizing/ Detoxifiying Enzymes; Modulation of Immune Function; Antimutagenic Activity; Anticarcinogenic Activity; Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease; Germicidal and Antiviral Activity; Regulation of Intestinal Microflora; Prevention of Dental Caries; Conclusion; References Tea as a Protectant in Human Cancer: Introduction; Effects of Tea on the Incidence of Human Cancer; Interaction of Genetic Actions in Carcinogenesis in Humans; Conclusion; References Cancer Prevention by Cancer Regression and Rejuvenation of Host‘s Defense System: Dual Role of Tea: Introduction; Cancer and the Intrinsic Defen