Anchan tea — 5 facts about the benefits and harms, as well as the rules of brewing
Anchan tea or blue tea is an exotic and little–known drink in European countries originally from Thailand, made on the basis of flowers of the clitoris triplicate.
It has been in great demand in folk and evidence-based medicine in Asia for many years.
Modern research confirms the benefits of anchang tea. It is able to improve the functioning of the central nervous and immune systems, improve the aesthetic properties of the skin.
How it is useful – 5 facts
The 5 main beneficial properties of blue tea for our body will be described below (based on scientific sources of information).
1. Eliminates the manifestations of allergies
Allergy is a pathological condition characterized by an inadequate immune response to the ingestion of various substances into the body. The manifestations can be diverse: from skin rashes or nasal congestion to anaphylactic shock, leading to death in a matter of minutes.
Mathura University Specialists (India) discovered that the triple clitoris blocks the release of histamine in tissues, one of the main mediators of an allergic reaction. The effect of the plant has been studied on guinea pigs and isolated preparations of cattle.
Anchan tea is recommended for people suffering from allergies in order to prevent exacerbations and seizures.
2. Effective for coughing
In experimental models using live animals installed that anchan inhibits cough induced by various irritants (own sputum or chemicals).
Tea from the flowers of the plant can be used for acute respiratory infections accompanied by persistent persistent cough together with medications (for example, codeine) in order to alleviate the general condition.
3. Eliminates the symptoms of arthritis
Arthritis is a group of inflammatory joint diseases that occur for various reasons: inadequate immune response of the body (rheumatoid arthritis), destruction of periarticular tissues (osteoarthritis), penetration of microbes.
Pathology is accompanied by edema of the periarticular tissues, skin hyperemia and pain.
Scientists discovered that flavonoids, which are rich in the triplicate clitoris, are able to block the release of substances responsible for inflammation of the synovial membranes of joints (cyclooxygenase-2, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, etc.).
Experts emphasize that anchan is effective mainly for autoimmune joint damage (rheumatoid arthritis).
Anchan tea is recommended to be drunk by all persons suffering from diseases of the articular apparatus in order to reduce the doses of nonsteroidal analgesics and other medications taken.
4. Supports brain health
Extract of flowers and root of the clitoris triplicate normalizes the work of brain tissues in conditions of hypoxia.
This property makes it possible to alleviate the course of chronic cerebral ischemia and various neurodegenerative diseases in which blood flow to the brain is disrupted for various reasons.
The most common cause of the violation cerebral circulation - atherosclerotic lesion of extra- and intracranial arteries.
Blue tea also Improves memory and attention, supports thinking, which is especially important for men and women of older age groups.
Anchan herb tea can also be taken during periods of significant mental and stressful stress to preserve cognitive potential .
5. Slows down skin aging
Anchovy flowers have been used in folk medicine since ancient times to improve the condition of the skin.
Research carried out at the University of Newcastle (UK), show that blue tea restores the natural shade of the skin and protects it from harmful solar radiation.
Phenolic compounds of the plant neutralize free radicals in skin cells, which indirectly increases the production of collagen and elastin fibers, allows the skin to be smooth and elastic.
In the long term, anchan tea is able to smooth out fine wrinkles that form with age.
Possible harm
Unfortunately, anchang tea brings not only health benefits. In some situations, it can cause harm to the body. The main side effects include:
- Slowing down of psychomotor reactions. The product "relaxes" the nervous system, especially in children. After consumption, it is not recommended to drive a car or perform work that requires special concentration of attention .
- Arterial hypotension. Anchan tea, especially when taken in large volumes, causes relaxation of smooth muscle cells in the walls of arteries, causing a decrease in blood pressure.
- Kidney tissue damage. The tissues of Thai tea contain a lot of fluoride. An excess of this trace element can cause the destruction of renal tubule cells and lead to the development of chronic kidney disease. In case of an existing disease, the product is contraindicated.
- Allergic reactions. No cases of pathological activity of the immune system in response to drinking have been described in the scientific literature. However, it is not necessary to exclude the possibility of allergic pathologies.
The active components of the herb can penetrate into breast milk and through the fetoplacental barrier, which can lead to the development of side effects in a child (who is breastfed) or disrupt the course of pregnancy.
Admission Tips
Consider the basic rules of healthy consumption of blue tea:
- How to brew? To prepare a drink, pour 2-3 tsp. of blue dried or fresh flowers of the plant 200-250 ml of hot water (temperature – about 75-80 degrees). Let it brew for 15 minutes, strain. The tea is ready.
- What can be combined with? Blue tea perfectly harmonizes with honey, lemon, mint, lemongrass leaves.
- When to take it? It is better to drink tea in the daytime or in the evening. Taking it in the morning (especially on an empty stomach) can cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the digestive system.
- How many cups can I drink per day? You should not drink more than 1-2 cups of the drink per day to avoid the development of side effects.
Conclusion
- Anchan tea is a healthy drink made on the basis of flowers of the clitoris trifoliate.
- It improves the functioning of the central nervous system in conditions of hypoxia, facilitates the course of allergic reactions, eliminates cough symptoms. Tea is often taken to treat arthritis, as well as skin rejuvenation.
- Blue tea can cause side effects, is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In order to get only benefits from the product, it is recommended to take into account the possibility of adverse reactions.