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