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Black tea

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Camellia sinensis
Related Remedies: Green tea

Description: Black tea is an evergreen plant cultivated throughout the world. It is from theaceae family. This is oxidized and fermented tea which is very popular over the world.

Oral Uses

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    Black tea inhibits bacteria growth; reduces dental caries formation. Gargle and then swallow black tea many times daily, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRatingRating

    Black tea reduces total cholesterol; protects arteries from cholesterol damage; reduces heart disease risk. Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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    Black tea contains caffeine and theanine; increases stress resistance. Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Athletic performance RatingRating

    Black tea contains caffeine; improves athletic performance. Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Blood clots RatingRating

    Black tea reduces blood clot formation. Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Coronary artery disease RatingRating

    Black tea reduces total cholesterol; protects arteries from cholesterol damage. Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • General cancer prevention RatingRating

    Black tea reduces cancer risk. Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Black tea is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRating

    Black tea is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vasoconstrictor RatingRating

    Black tea is a vasoconstrictor; constricts blood vessels. Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take black tea daily, in divided dose, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Apply same precautions of caffeine.

Available Forms

Black tea is available in tea bags and bulk form.

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