Chinese oolong tea (also called "oolong"), made from rolled semi-fermented leaves of the tea bush, has long been considered very healthy. In ancient China, it was called a miracle cure that can heal many diseases.
Studies carried out by experts from different countries confirm the high therapeutic effectiveness of Chinese oolong tea. Therefore, despite the rather high cost, it has recently become very popular.
Oolong tea is an absolute record holder among all types of tea in terms of antioxidant content. Therefore, its regular use significantly reduces the risk of developing malignant tumors.
The medical literature describes a case when a malignant tumor in a patient's stomach was destroyed with the help of extracts of substances contained in oolong.
Thanks to the same antioxidants that effectively neutralize free radicals, oolong tea slows down the aging process of the body. He is especially effective in combating the deterioration of the nervous system. It is no coincidence that many Chinese centenarians who regularly drink oolong tea are distinguished not only by a completely satisfactory state of health (of course, taking into account their age), but also by a clear mind and a solid memory.
Studies conducted by Japanese scientists in 2001 showed that regular consumption of oolong helps to effectively eliminate cholesterol from the body. And this significantly reduces the risk of the onset and development of atherosclerosis.
Oolong tea also effectively fights obesity by promoting the breakdown of triglycerides, the most common form of fat in the human body. Studies have shown that those people who regularly drank this tea, the concentration of triglycerides in the blood decreased by 75-80%!
Oolong tea has the ability to normalize blood pressure. If you consume one cup of this drink a day for a year, the risk of developing hypertension is reduced by about 45%, and if you drink 2 cups - by 65%.
This drink is especially useful for those people who are at risk for hypertension - with hereditary predisposition, overweight, etc.
This drink activates the brain, helps to get rid of blues and depression.
Oolong tea also has pronounced anti-allergic properties. A 2001 study with a large group of patients suffering from dermatitis found that with regular consumption of oolong, permanent improvement in skin condition occurred in more than 60% of cases. Finally, oolong tea helps to clear acne and improve complexion. Therefore, whenever possible, it is imperative to use this most useful drink.
How should this tea be brewed? Pour one and a half tablespoons into a teapot made of clay, pour 150-200 ml of boiling water there, leave the tea to brew. After 3 minutes, pour it into cups, pour in boiling water again. This infuser can be used 7 times, but the brewing time of the tea should be increased each time.
Oolong tea also has contraindications. For example, it should not be used for gastritis, ulcers, as well as for people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system. This tea is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women.
