herbal teas
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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] - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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]
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/…
Anit (Anise) Scientific name
Pimpinella anisum 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
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
Courtesy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asiatic_pennywort
“Two leaves a day keep old age away”
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
Bergamot (Bee balm) Scientific name
Monarda didyma Medicinal effects
Skin diseases Fever, cough relief
Courtesy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_Balm
Trà đắng (Chè đắng)/bitter tea Scientific name
Ilex causue (Ilex Kaushues) Medical effects
Anti-aging Anti-carcinogenic agents Cholesterol relief
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
Roselle Scientific name
Hibiscus --- Medical effects
Blood pressure relief Vit. C supplemented Digestion Natural color
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asiatic_pennywort
Department of Food Engineering, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, NLU