We previously wrote an earlier post that briefly mentioned this wonderful healing tea. Literally translated as “black dragon”, oolong tea is produced by oxidizing the tea leaves for a brief period after picking. Oolong tea is also known as brown tea, and is less fermented than brown tea. This tea is packed with vitamins and minerals such as calcium, copper, carotin, manganese, selenium and potassium Vitamin A,B,C,E,and K. It is also rich in antioxidants called polyphenals and flavanoids which reduce cell-damaging free radical activity and is credited for the primary reason of oolong tea’s effectiveness. Oolong tea also contains tannins, which is a type of polyphenal that may reduce inflammation.
According to a study conducted at the Shiga University of Medical Science in Japan , oolong tea is so effective because of the anti- allergenic properties of the polyphenals. The subjects of the study drank three 10ml servings of the tea 3 times a day after meals. After one month, 63% of the tested patients showed improvement, and the effect was noticed as early as 1 or two weeks of treatment. Another study of 100 patients showed that drinking a liter of oolong tea a day improved itching and inflammation.
Oolong tea is so promising because so many eczema sufferers testify to it’s effectiveness. There is one word of caution, however: caffeine. If you find that caffeine is an eczema trigger, try decaffeinated oolong tea, or you can decaffeinate it yourself. Steep a teabag for 45 seconds in hot water, then pour out the liquid. Add more hot water and steep normally. This process releases up to 80 percent of the caffeine and the tea’s aroma and flavor is maintained.
Happy tea drinking!
May 11th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Thanks for the good post, indeed, oolong tea is nice:)
September 5th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
In case anyone is interested, I make a hydrating cream, up to now just for me, useful for all body parts,that might work well for dry skin and ecsema sufferers. I enclose the flyer that I give to my clients.
GOOSE GREASE CREAM
If you can get past the name, the cream will quickly become indispensable. You need to apply only a little of this all-natural product. It is a superb moisturizer for face and body. It melts on contact with skin, and is quickly absorbed. With regular use your skin will feel super soft. Morning and evening applications are highly recommended. This cream is for all body parts. It’s especially useful on rough parts–elbows and feet, for example. The cream is good for hair (hot oil treatment) and nails. It’s also helpful in hydrating your skin to prevent stretch marks. Try it to soothe painful razor bumps, or use it on wet skin instead of shaving cream, ladies.To order more, call 760-352-2166 or
e mail reggielira@sbcglobal.net Ingredients: Elaeis guineensis, Theobroma nucifera, Prunus armeniaca, Tea extracts, Red elaeis guineensis, Wheat germ oil, Persea americana, Lecithin, Red panax ginseng, Essential oils
I hope you check it out. Regina Lira