Tea and the effects of tea drinking by W. Scott Tebb

"Tea and the effects of tea drinking" by W. Scott Tebb is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book discusses the constituents of tea and examines its effects on health, informed by both historical context and contemporary medical insights. The likely topic includes the physiological impacts of tea, covering its benefits and potential health risks associated with excessive consumption. In this comprehensive examination, Tebb explores the origin and history of tea, tracing its journey from ancient China to its establishment in Western society. He discusses the preparation and types of tea, detailing the key chemical constituents such as caffeine and tannin, and their respective effects on the body. Through various observations and scientific analyses, he presents evidence of both the positive aspects of tea as a stimulant and mood enhancer, as well as its possible deleterious effects, including digestive issues and nervous disorders when consumed excessively. Tebb emphasizes the importance of moderation in tea drinking and suggests practical recommendations for preparation and consumption to minimize health risks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Tebb, W. Scott (William Scott), 1862-1917
Title Tea and the effects of tea drinking
Original Publication United Kingdom: T. Cornell & Sons,1906.
Credits The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
Subject Tea
Subject Tea -- Health aspects
Subject Tea -- Physiological effect
Category Text
eBook-No. 68148
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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