Four Ways to cure cold and flu with green tea during winter season

Green tea is made from a plant known as Camellia sinensis. The same plant is used for the preparation of white tea and black tea The tea was originated in China and the tea got popular in Asia because of it's beneficial properties. According to healthy eating, the tea is said to have high nutritional value as compared to other teas. Since winter is going to arrive in a few months, it is likely that people may fall ill due to the change in seasons. Green tea can help majorly in getting rid of cold and flu and also boost the overall health otherwise.

Benefits of green tea to fight cold and flu

Improves Health

Green tea contains small amounts of minerals that are beneficial for her health. According to Healthline, Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG)  is said to be one of the most powerful compounds in green tea that helps in fighting various types of diseases in our body. Choosing a higher quality brand of green tea will have more beneficial properties than that of a lower quality brand which contains more fluoride and less of the beneficial properties.

Beneficial for dental health

Some studies show that green tea can help kill bacteria and improve our dental health. According to Healthline green tea can reduce the bad breath. It also reduces the risk of cavities and tooth decay.

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Cures various types of disease

The online website also pointed out that drinking green tea can reduce the risk of oral cancer, stomach cancer, heart disease and diabetes. As per studies, drinking five cups of green tea per day can bring optimal results. It may not cure you of the dangerous diseases but it can surely reduce the risks.

Anti-inflammatory properties

The anti-inflammatory properties in green tea help to cure sore throat. It can also help reduce the inflammation in the chest that causes congestion. Although according to studies green tea drinkers have better health than those who do not drink the beverage.

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