Green tea (Qing-cha) – The Herb Used in Traditional Systems to Support Normal Heat-Clearing and Mental ClarityGreen tea (Qing-cha), also known as "Green Tea" or Lu Cha, is the traditional Chinese name for the dried, unroasted leaves of Camellia sinensis (tea bush), where the leaves are immediately steamed or roasted after picking to prevent oxidation. This very popular, safe herb has been part of traditional East Asian cultures and TCM for over 2500 years and is particularly known for its ability to clear normal heat from the body, promote mental clarity, support normal liver function and provide normal antioxidant protection – making it an ideal daily choice for people in warm climates, with a tendency toward normal heat symptoms, or who wish to support mental sharpness and normal health.Traditional Understanding in TCM SystemsWithin traditional Chinese medicine, green tea (Qing-cha) is described as a bitter-sweet, cool herb with a cleansing character. In the TCM theoretical framework, it acts on the so‑called Heart, Liver, Spleen and Kidney meridians. According to this traditional description, green tea (Qing-cha) primarily supports normal "Heat-Clearing" and promotes normal "Bodily Fluids" – crucial TCM concepts for normal body balance, normal brain function and normal fluid circulation.Green tea (Qing-cha) is seen in TCM as an herb that "clears normal heat," "removes normal toxins," "promotes normal thirst-quenching," "eases normal thirst" and "increases normal mental clarity" – meaning it lightly but effectively helps regulate normal heat symptoms and promotes normal mental vitality. It is traditionally used to promote normal mental alertness, support normal liver function, ease normal heat symptoms and promote normal antioxidant protection.Special Property: Unoxidized and CoolGreen tea (Qing-cha distinguishes itself from other tea types (black tea, oolong, pu-erh) because it is UNROASTED and UNOXIDIZED. This means it retains much more fluid-preserving, antioxidant substances (catechins, polyphenols), which make it very cool and cleansing.Botanical Composition and ResearchGreen tea (Qing-cha) contains over 200 bioactive compounds, of which the main ones are:Catechins (EGCG – epigallocatechin gallate, ECG, EC, C) – the most valuable antioxidantsTheanine (L-theanine) – amino acid with calming effectCaffeine (2-4% of dry weight)Polyphenols and flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin)Tannins – astringent with diuretic effectPolysaccharidesVitamin C, vitamin K, selenium, manganese, ironEssential oilsModern scientific research shows that green tea (Qing-cha) components can offer diverse benefits:Antioxidant action: EGCG and catechins possess very strong free-radical-fighting action – actually the strongest antioxidants in nature, stronger than vitamin C.Normal liver function support: Studies show that green tea extracts can support normal liver enzyme function and promote normal liver health – particularly for normal fat metabolism in the liver.Normal mental function: Theanine and caffeine work synergistically to promote normal mental alertness without nervousness – theanine increases alpha waves (rest), while caffeine stimulates normal wakefulness.Normal heart health: EGCG and polyphenols can support normal cholesterol levels and promote normal blood vessel function.Anti-inflammatory action: EGCG can help maintain normal inflammation balance by supporting normal cytokine levels.Normal fluid circulation: Tannins and the diuretic character promote normal urinary drainage and can help prevent normal fluid accumulation.Normal metabolic health: Studies suggest that certain components can support normal glucose tolerance and normal fat metabolism.Normal immune response: Polysaccharides can support normal immune function.Normal eye health: Antioxidants can support normal eye comfort.Traditional Applications – TCM ContextIn traditional TCM, green tea (Qing-cha) is classically used in situations described as:Normal heat symptoms with tendency toward red face or red eyesNormal mental fatigue or concentration problemsNormal thirst or dry sensationNormal bloating or fluid accumulation with heat characterNormal full feeling or normal digestive problems with heatNormal headache or dizziness related to normal heatNormal irritability or normal restlessnessNormal heat-clearing and preventionThese are traditionalist descriptions that form part of the TCM thinking system and must not be equated with medical diagnoses in the sense of European medicinal product law.Cooling and Cleansing CharacterGreen tea (Qing-cha) is traditionally seen as a "cooling" and "cleansing" herb – which lightly but effectively helps radiate normal heat symptoms and helps remove normal toxins. This makes it particularly suitable for people who live in warm climates, have normal heat symptoms or wish to support their mental clarity and normal liver health.Very Popular Applications in Modern TCMDaily health routine: Green tea (Qing-cha) is one of the most universally used tea herbs for daily prevention and healthSummer season: Classically recommended during warm seasonsMental clarity: Very popular with workers and studentsLiver support: Classically used in modern TCM for normal liver healthVery Safe ProfileGreen tea (Qing-cha) is known as one of the safest, most nutritious herbs in TCM. It is non-toxic, contains no harmful alkaloids (only benign caffeine) and can be used daily, long-term. It is also considered food, not just medicine.Two Categories: Steamed vs. Roasted Green Tea – IMPORTANTImportant distinction:Steamed Green Tea (Japanese style): more green, more EGCG, more antioxidantsRoasted Green Tea (Chinese style): more nutty flavor, slightly less EGCG, more roasted characterBoth are very healthy; steamed is more antioxidant; roasted has more "balanced" character.Seasonality and Daily UseGreen tea (Qing-cha) fits well into seasonal wellness routines, especially during warm seasons. It is one of the safest tea herbs and can also be used long-term, daily without restriction.Well-being and Daily UseGreen tea (Qing-cha) is valued by modern users as part of a conscious wellness routine aimed at normal heat regulation, normal mental clarity, normal liver health and normal antioxidant protection, especially when they live in warm climates, want to feel mentally alert or wish to support their normal health. The herb works optimally as daily tea, in rice, in food recipes, combined with regular movement, adequate fluid intake and balanced nutrition.Many users see green tea (Qing-cha) as part of a daily health practice – as a light, efficient, very safe element for normal heat regulation, normal mental vitality and normal antioxidant protection, alongside professional guidance and regular medical care when needed.Careful Note: Caffeine ContentGreen tea (Qing-cha) contains caffeine (average 25-50mg per cup, less than coffee). Individuals sensitive to caffeine should NOT drink this in the afternoon/evening, as it may disturb sleep.Very Easy to UseGreen tea (Qing-cha) is one of the simplest TCM herbs to use independently:Simple tea: 1 teaspoon dried leaves per cup of hot waterDaily drinking without professional prescription neededPleasant taste, not unpleasantImportant Note for the ConsumerThis product is a dietary supplement and can also be used as a food ingredient. TCM terms such as Heat-Clearing, Bodily Fluids and Liver Support are system concepts that form part of a traditional thinking system and must not be directly equated with anatomical structures or disease explanations in modern medicine. If you have persistent normal heat symptoms, mental fatigue or normal liver concerns, you should always consult a doctor or health expert.CAUTION: Individuals on certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) should seek professional advice before consuming large amounts of green tea (Qing-cha) daily, due to potential interactions with vitamin K content.
