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Origin
" 'It relieves a weary traveller more than can be imagined, as I have experienced with many others who have travelled through the forests of America: on such journeys tea is found to be almost as necessary as victuals.' (Kalm, translated by Forster)
Other travellers have borne testimony to this pleasant and salutary effect of tea. And persons, after violent exercise, or coming off a journey much fatigued, and affected with a sense of general uneasiness, attended with thirst and great heat, by drinking a few cups of warm tea commonly experience immediate refreshment."
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Stimulant, astringent, possibly mild antiviral
Drinking tea may ease respiratory congestion, providing relief for colds and asthma. Commonly used to relieve diarrhea.
Purchase loose tea or bags at grocery store.
Should be avoided during pregnancy, due to caffeine content. There is some concern that the tannins in tea could be linked to throat cancer with excessive use. May cause nervousness and insomnia.
Native to Asia
