Prevention is better than cure
Have you ever thought Tea could be a better solution for Corona Virus (Covid19)? Several types of researches done globally recently have found that Tea Catechins & Theaflavins’ could potentially inhibit a critical SARS-CoV- 2 enzymes, and thereby, theoretically inhibit COVID-19.
” The Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka (TRI) has released a scientific paper under the theme: ‘Anti-viral’ properties of tea – black tea may become the unique brew of choice with no side effects to fight against Corona Virus “.
Theaflavins are antioxidant polyphenols that are formed during the enzymatic oxidation process (fermentation) in the manufacture of Black Tea. Black Tea is rich in Theaflavins due to the manufacturing process. An alkaloid, found in tea is Theaflavins, a chemical shown to alleviate respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs making it easier to breathe.
Inhaling the fumes (steam) of hot black tea:
The TRI release has highlighted that inhaling boiling water mixed with Black Tea can facilitate the clearing of the passages towards the lungs. As the COVID-19 epidemic is a similar illness where the patients find it difficult to breathe. The scientists at the Sri Lanka Tea Board Laboratory suggest that frequent consumption of hot black tea is capable of flushing viruses trapped in the throat area. This practice is believed to improve immune capacity and inhibit inflammation due to Catechins and Polyphenols contained in Black Tea. Further, inhaling the fumes (steam) of hot black tea at high temperatures facilitates the removal of viruses trapped around the nasal area and opens a pathway for the tea Theaflavins to reach the lungs and protect it from viruses.
Drink Black tea good for the immune system:
It could be assumed in respect of the circumstantial evidence available that daily consumption of Black Tea (03 to 04 cups without sugar or milk) is very useful and linked to the boosting of the immune system of normal human beings against respiratory diseases. The COVID-19 is an influenza-like illness that could be perceived to be curtailed by Theaflavins, one of the most active ingredients in Black Tea as explained in this review.
Please note that Black Tea is neither a medically proven prophylaxis nor a treatment against COVID-19, but it is worth conducting further research to investigate the possible anti-viral benefits of Theaflavins in Black Tea against COVID-19.
Reference:
https://www.un.int/srilanka/news/black-tea-immunity-booster-covid-19
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