Green Tea is Herbal or not: What are the Differences, Properties and Benefits?

Green Tea has many properties which are helpful for our health. Drinking green tea on a regular basis is beneficial for fat burn and skin acne. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which are very essential for our health. Green tea bags are also available which can be easily carried.

Many of us get confused about whether green tea is herbal or not. Some reports suggest that green tea has benefits like herbal tea, but it is not classified as herbal tea. The main difference is highlighted as the green tea contains caffeine but other herbal teas do not, as per some reports. Herbal teas are produced using different plants, herbs, fruits, and flowers, while green tea originates from the Camellia sinensis plant.

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What are the other differences? 

Leaves in green tea are heated to prevent oxidation and maintain their green color. In herbal tea, however, the ingredients are dried but not subjected to a particular oxidation process from a single plant. Herbal tea examples are, Chamomile tea, ginger tea, peppermint tea, hibiscus tea.

Green tea properties and benefits: 

As mentioned above, it has antioxidants like catechins and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as having detoxification properties. It also has L-theanine and amino acids. It is rich in polyphenols.

• Green tea is beneficial for weight loss, especially for fat burn.
• Green tea helps in preventing cell damage.
• It can help with memory and lowers the chance of developing neurodegenerative illnesses like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
• Green tea helps in reducing anxiety and stress.
• It improves heart health and also helps to prevent type 2 diabetes.
• Green tea lowers the risk of many types’ of cancer.

(Disclaimer: Given the input is on an information basis, please seek professional advice.)