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Herbal teas

Herbal teas. Luong , Hong Quang. What’s herbal tea/teassane?. a tea made of dried herbs and spices and usually containing nocaffeine. [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/herbal+tea]

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Herbal teas

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  1. Herbal teas Luong, Hong Quang

  2. What’s herbal tea/teassane? • a tea made of dried herbs and spices and usually containing nocaffeine. [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/herbal+tea] • an infusion (as of dried herbs) used as a beverage or for medicinal effects. [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tisane] • ??? Herbal tea = ~ 30% real tea (Camellia sinensis) + dried herbs/fruits/…

  3. Anit (Anise) • Scientific name • Pimpinellaanisum • Composition • Moisture: 9-13%, Protein: 18% Fatty oil: 8-23%, Essential oil: 2-7%, Starch: 5%, N-free extract: 22-28%, Crude fibre: 12-25% • Medicinal effects • Anethole, phytoestrogen • Carminative • Anise has been used to treat menstrual cramps Courtesy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise

  4. Asiatic pennywort • Scientific name • Centella asiatica • Composition • β-caroten, sterols • Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, C, and K) • Minerals,… • Medicinal effects • Anti-bacteria, anti-inflammatory • Anti-aging • To relieve hypertension • To treat skin diseases “Two leaves a day keep old age away” Courtesy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asiatic_pennywort

  5. Artichoke • Scientific name • Cynara cardunculus • Medicinal effects • Strengthening of the liver function and gall bladder function • Heart diseases • Cholesterol relief • Increasing the ratio of HDL/LDL • … Courtesy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichoke

  6. Bergamot (Bee balm) • Scientific name • Monarda didyma • Medicinal effects • Skin diseases • Fever, cough relief Courtesy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_Balm

  7. Trà đắng (Chè đắng)/bitter tea • Scientific name • Ilex causue (Ilex Kaushues) • Medical effects • Anti-aging • Anti-carcinogenic agents • Cholesterol relief

  8. Ginger root • Scientific name • Zingiber officinale • Medical effects • Anti-flu • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-bacteria • Cardiovascular and heart diseases Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_root

  9. Roselle • Scientific name • Hibiscus --- • Medical effects • Blood pressure relief • Vit. C supplemented • Digestion • Natural color Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asiatic_pennywort

  10. Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, NLU

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