Therapeutic Effects
of Tea
B. Banerjee and T.C. Chaudhuri (eds.)
ISBN 978-1-57808-398-5; 2005; 220 pages; US $ 64.40
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Tea is the product of Camellia sinensis, a unique non-alcoholic drink that cares,
cures and of course cheers. It does fascinating things for the human body. Tea
is grown in the countryside in an ambience that is totally ecological, apart
from being a renewable natural resource. Even the processing is basically natural
despite inevitable technical infringements that have only speeded up the process
rather than changing the basic concept.
Although the therapeutic values of tea have been known for ages, current research,
epidemiological studies and clinical evaluation have unequivocally established
the superior abilities of tea compounds in preventing and curing a plethora
of human diseases, some as dreadful as cancer. Interestingly enough, quality
components of tea, coupled with its anti-oxidant properties, make tea a unique
beverage.
The purpose of this book is not to publicise tea, but create awareness of the
multiple benefits of drinking tea.
Contents:
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Tea: A Global Perspective
A. Black Tea
Introduction; Difference between Black and Green Tea; An Overview; The Harvest;
Producers of Black Tea; Tea Processing in Relation to Release of Therapeutic
Compounds; Discussion
B. Green Tea
Introduction; Processing; Biochemical Characteristics; Biological Properties
of Green Tea;
References
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The Diversity of Therapeutic Compounds in Tea
Polyphenols; Caffeine; Vitamins; Carbohydrates; Lipids; Triterpenoids; Carotenoids
and Pigments; Minerals; Overall Distribution of Compounds; References
•
Production of Therapeutic Compounds in Tea
Polyphenols; Theaflavins and Thearubigins; References
•
Pharmacological Evaluation of the Medicinal Properties of Tea
Pharmacological Aspects Associated with Tea Consumption; Cardiovascular System;
Cancer; Tea and Dental Health; Tea and Fluid Replenishment; Gastrointestinal
System; Neurological Effects of Tea; Antihyperglycemic Activity; Antiinflammatory
and Antiarthritic Actions; Skin and Topical Wound Healing Activity; Antimicrobial
Action; Angiogenesis Inhibition; Absorption of Tea Flavonoids; Potential Health
Concerns Associated with Tea Consumption; Tea and Iron Absorption; Conclusion;
Acknowledgements; References
•
Beneficial Health Effect of Black Tea: Increasing Evidence
Introduction; Composition and Chemistry of Tea; Pharmacological Properties of
Tea; Antioxidative Effects of Tea; Modulation of Metabolizing/ Detoxifiying
Enzymes; Modulation of Immune Function; Antimutagenic Activity; Anticarcinogenic
Activity; Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease; Germicidal and Antiviral Activity;
Regulation of Intestinal Microflora; Prevention of Dental Caries; Conclusion;
References
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Tea as a Protectant in Human Cancer
Introduction; Effects of Tea on the Incidence of Human Cancer; Interaction of
Genetic Actions in
Carcinogenesis in Humans; Conclusion; References
•
Cancer Prevention by Cancer Regression and Rejuvenation of Host’s
Defense
System: Dual Role of Tea
Introduction; Cancer and the Intrinsic Defense Machinery of the Host: A Tug-of-War;
Dietary Therapy; Why Tea?; Tea and its Constituents - A Historic View; Hypothesis;
Conclusion; Acknowledgement; References
•
Black Tea as an Antidote for Cigarette Smoke-induced Oxidative Damage
of Proteins
Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results; Discussion; Acknowledgement; References
•
Cancer Chemoprevention by Tea Polyphenols
Introduction; Acknowledgements; References
•
Osteoporosis - An Overview: Its Possible Therapeutic Management by
Phyto-oestrogens
Inhibitors of Bone Resorption; Oestrogen; Calcitonin; Biphosphonates; New Approaches
to Inhibition of Bone Resorption; Osteoporosis and Phyto-oestrogens; Concluding
Remarks; References
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Tea and Health: Beyond Hype
The Core Compounds; Flavonoids in Tea Infusion; Antioxidant Activity of Tea
Flavonoids; Tea Flavonoids and Cancer; Caveats; Key Points; A Swot Analysis;
References
Appendix I
Chemical Composition of Fresh Tea Flush
Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary
Index
