Cancer Prevention: The fight against cancer is one of the unifying health problems around the world, so anything that can help prevent cancer is always popular. Research studies suggest that consumption of tea, such as jasmine tea, may help in preventing cancer. All green teas, of which jasmine tea is most often made, have been widely shown to have cancer preventative properties, because they contain polyphenols, like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Polyphenols like EGCG are key lines of defense against free radicals and other harmful or carcinogenic invaders in the body. Green/Jasmine tea has been shown to reduce risks of breast cancer, lung cancer, and many others.
Besides the addition of EGCG to the system, elements of green tea also inhibit the over expression of dangerous enzymes commonly found in cancerous tumors and cells.
Diabetes: In the fight against diabetes, jasmine tea has also shown itself to be a valuable tool. Drinking jasmine/green tea can reverse the negative effects that diabetes has on certain serum proteins, working as a regulator for those with diabetes, and as a preventative measure for those not diagnosed but still consuming jasmine tea as a regular part of their daily or weekly health regimen. The ability to metabolize glucose is the fundamental mechanism that causes diabetic conditions, so regulating agents like jasmine tea can be very helpful in preventing or treating the disease.
Stress Relief: The olfactory system is often something we overlook, but it can be a very powerful sense, and studies have shown that the odor of jasmine can be very beneficial or relaxing to certain test subjects. Those test subjects who have a natural predilection for the smell of jasmine have a parasympathetic response to the odor, and their body releases chemicals that allow them to naturally relax or improve their mood. However, the smell of jasmine is what some call “an acquired taste”, and some of the studies have shown that those people who don’t enjoy the smell of jasmine can actually become more anxious if exposed to it in high intensities.
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Adding jasmine tea to your normal diet can improve your chances of having a healthy stomach, digesting all your food, and preventing gastrointestinal forms of cancer. As stated before, green tea, and therefore most types of jasmine tea, is packed with powerful antioxidants called catechins. These have effects on multiple areas of health, including the gastrointestinal system. They activate a number of intracellular antioxidants and interact well with the gastrointestinal enzymes to promote healthy bowel function. Drinking green tea and jasmine tea can reduce intestinal anomalies and various diseases and cancers from forming in the stomach and related digestive processes.
Immune System – The numerous benefits of drinking jasmine tea extend to improving the strength of the immune system as well! Many forms of cancer and carcinogenic diseases can have an immunosuppressive effect, meaning that the body’s overall immune system is compromised, making the body vulnerable to many other pathogens that complicate the treatment of cancer. Jasmine tea has been shown to protect the immune systems of frequent users due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The immune system is the first line of defense against all types of illnesses, so bolstering that system can benefit the body in countless ways.
Arthritis and Joint Pain: One of the other positive effects of jasmine tea is the reduction in chronic discomfort associated with joint pain and arthritis. The anti-inflammatory nature of certain organic elements in jasmine tea can reduce swelling and inflammation of joints by inhibiting unwanted cellular oxygenation. This can mean a reduction or elimination of these conditions if a regular amount of jasmine tea is introduced into a person’s diet!
Weight Loss: Everyone is looking for the secret to reduce their weight easily and quickly, and jasmine tea can be a good addition to any diet as an aid to weight loss. The antioxidant properties of jasmine tea help to increase your metabolism, and this increase in metabolic efficiency makes exercise more effective and helps your body process nutrients quicker. Faster or more efficient metabolisms do help with weight loss, but jasmine tea must be used in addition to other weight loss techniques, as a complementary element, not as a stand-alone solution.
Antibacterial Properties: Jasmine tea, which is occasionally formed by simply adding jasmine essential oil to tea buds, can provide a defense against bacterial infections, making jasmine tea an unexpected antibiotic that you can safely add to your diet. Studies have shown that the properties of jasmine oil can eliminate the effects of E. coli in certain test subjects, which can be a very dangerous bacterium that is commonly found in poorly preserved foods or unsanitary cooking conditions. Jasmine tea may also provide relief in cough, cold and throat infections.