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This exotic and remarkably refreshing spicy herbal tea formulation is prepared by Master Blenders of Europe that have been in this business since 1883. Using high quality green tea leaves combined with ginger, lemon grass, cardamom and cinnamon.
This tea has fantastic invigorating properties. Drinking this full bodied herbal formulation throughout the day will boost vitality and promote a healthy glow to the skin.
All the ingredients used are 100% natural. No glue or metal is used in packaging and tea bags are hermetically sealed to preserve the aroma and freshness.
What are the health benefits of Green Tea?
Green Tea is said to be a powerful stimulant that increases energy and may be useful in weight loss programs. According to 2010 research from Berlin, Germany's University of Medicine, a daily dose of Green Tea extract, epigallocatechin gallate (EGC), was associated with a 33 percent increase in fat oxidation, while a daily dose of Green Tea's caffeine was linked to a 34.5 percent increase, but when male subjects were given a combination of Green Tea's EGCG and caffeine, fat oxidation increased by almost fifty percent! Three mechanisms have been proposed: EGCG could increase energy metabolism and fatty acid oxidation; inhibit fat cell development (apidogenesis); and/or reduce lipid absorption and increase fat excretion.
Green Tea also has a stimulating effect on the brain that may increase alertness, perhaps because of its caffeine content. In a 2006 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the research showed that elderly Japanese people who drank more than two cups of Green Tea a day had a fifty percent lower chance of having cognitive impairment than those who consumed less or who consumed other tested beverages. The high amount of catechins found in Green Tea is thought to be the reason. In 2012, research from Switzerland's University Hospital, Basel, suggests that Green Tea catechin extracts (i.e., polyphenols epigallocatechin gallate [EGCG], epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate and epicatechin), may enhance brain function and boost working memory. Further 2012 research from China's Third Military Hospital discovered that the Green Tea compound epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) provides benefits to memory and special learning by boosting production of important progenitor neural cells and enhance learning and memory by improving object recognition and spatial memory.
Green Tea is also reported to lower total cholesterol and blood pressure. Green Tea is a highly regarded tonic that is used to boost the immune system. The polyphenols in Green Tea act as powerful antioxidants that have been shown to lower the risk of several types of malignancy by blocking the formation of damaging free-radical compounds, suppressing the activation of carcinogens and detoxifying disease-causing agents. The forms of cancer that appear to be best affected by Green Tea are those of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, small intestine, pancreas, and colon), lung and estrogen-related (breast, ovarian). The polyphenol called catechin from Green Tea has also been said to effectively inhibit metastasis (uncontrolled spread) of melanoma cells on the skin.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recommends Green Tea for headaches (it contains salicylic acid, the natural precursor to synthetic aspirin), body aches, indigestion and depression. In TCM, it is considered an energizing tonic that promotes detoxification, enhances the immune system and prolongs life. Modern research has confirmed many of these health benefits.
What are the health benefits of lemon grass?
Lemongrass is a mild sedative. Try it for your insomnia, or when you are under stress, or even if you need help to calm a nervous or upset stomach. The herb is also said to relieve headaches, lower intermittent fevers and reduce mucus in the lungs. Lemongrass also acts as an effective antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial.
Lemongrass is widely used as an herbal analgesic, an agent that reduces the sensation of pain, and has been effective in relieving painful headaches. Its essential oil, myrcene, is the constituent that produces this effect and confirms the longtime Brazilian use of the herb for pain. The herb is also believed to relieve spasms, muscle cramps and rheumatism.
Lemongrass is an aromatic and cooling herb that is used to increase perspiration and reduce fevers, and help treat minor, feverish illnesses. Furthermore, it also acts as a diuretic and helps promote urination and relieves retained water.
Lemongrass is considered a bitter and said to help and soothe the gastrointestinal tract and ease indigestion, flatulence and stomach discomforts, as well as calm a nervous stomach. This grass is rich in a substance called citral, the active ingredient that is also in lemon peel, and this substance is said to relieve digestive disturbances and intestinal irritations.
As an effective antifungal and antimicrobial, Lemongrass is believed to dispel bacterial infections and has been used to treat internal parasites. The herb has shown strong antibacterial activity against several human pathogens, and a study in 1988, found increased activity against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Used externally, the herb is an effective treatment for lice, ringworm, athlete's foot and scabies, due to its larvicidal properties, and it is also an insect repellent.
Lemongrass is used to treat colds, sore throats and flu (especially with headaches and fevers) and is reputed to reduce and slow the discharge of mucus in respiratory conditions, due in part to its astringent properties.
Lemongrass is a tonic and supplement that is believed to be of great benefit to the skin and nails and is often used by herbalists to help clear skin blemishes and maintain balanced skin tone.
Lemongrass may possess anti-mutagenic properties. Recent studies have demonstrated that myrcene has been found to reduce toxic and mutagenic effects, and since many mutations cause cancer, mutagens are typically also carcinogens. According to research from Israel’s Ben Gurion University, Lemongrass’s rich aromatic citral content has caused cancer cell apoptosis (cell suicide) in vitro, while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Citral, a component in the essential oil, is said to work by activating enzymes required for cancer cell death. Extracts from this species were also found to have free radical scavenger and antioxidant activity.
Rich in geraniol and citral, Lemongrass may contribute to lowering serum cholesterol. It may work by interfering with an enzyme reaction and inhibiting the formation of cholesterol from simpler fats.
What are the health benefits of Cinnamon?
Cinnamon is an antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial machine, so it does more than just boost the immune system — it actually fights the pathogens that cause illness.
What are the health benefits of Cardamom?
Cardamom is well known as a digestive stimulant that helps improve the appetite and promotes circulation to the digestive system, helping to relieve nausea, vomiting, indigestion and colic. It is also thought to ease irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Why I Love Buddha’s Herbs: Wings
- High quality exotic green tea blend
- Very refreshing
- Carries a unique and very tasty flavor
- Helps my digestive system when my stomach doesn’t feel right
- It also makes me feel relaxed
- Twin pack provides 40 double filter tea bags sealed in airtight envelopes to preserve freshness and aroma
- Ecologically friendly tea bags with no glue or metal used
- 100 %t natural with no artificial color, flavors or preservatives
What the reviewer thought
The flavor of the tea was very refreshing. I used it several times and served it to my friends. Everyone loved it. It also helped my stomach when it was feeling off one day. I also use it one day when I was feeling a little edgy. I felt very relaxed after the tea. It definitely took the edge off.
It came quickly, packaged well and when I tried it, I was impressed on how good the tea tasted. I will recommend it to others. I will continue to buy Buddha’s Herbs: Wings.
~ Reviewed by Stacey Chillemi
The Complete Herbal Guide Team
