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CRC Press
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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 i
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; DiscussionB. Green Tea: Introduction; Processing; Biochemical Characteristics; Biological Properties of Green Tea; ReferencesThe Diversity of Therapeutic Compounds in Tea: Polyphenols; Caffeine; Vitamins; Carbohydrates; Lipids; Triterpenoids; Carotenoids and Pigments; Minerals; Overall Distribution of Compounds; ReferencesProduction of Therapeutic Compounds in Tea: Polyphenols; Theaflavins and Thearubigins; ReferencesPharmacological 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; ReferencesBeneficial 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; ReferencesTea 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; ReferencesCancer Prevention by Cancer Regression and Rejuvenation of Hosts Defense System: Dual Role of Tea: Introduction; Cancer and the Intrinsic Defen
Biography
Banerjee, B ; Chaudhuri, T.C.
