Black Tea

Properties

Type: Leaves 

Element: Air

Color: Black

Taste: Astringent, bitter

Natural Attributes:  Light, dry

Dosha impact: V+, P-, K- (increase Vata, decrease Pitta and Kapha)

Tissue impact (Vipak): Reducing

Thermal impact (Virya): Neutral

Digestive impact (Agni): easy to digest

Moves energy: Inwards, downwards

Channels (Srotas): Opens the channels

Strength (Bala): Clears congestion and Obstruction

Sturdiness (Ojas) 

Mind (Manas): Decreases Tamas

Feces: retains and absorbs 

Urine: diuretic

Occasion:

Nutrient:

Chinese medicine syndromes:

Beneficial for: after meal especially lunch, will help digestion and absorption.

Harmful for: not suitable for Vata unless milk added

Medicinal properties 

• Nourishment (rasa):
• Blood-circulation-liver: 
• Muscles:
• Fat: 
• Bones-joints-tendon-ligaments:
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• Immunity: 
• Vital essence and strength: 
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• Skin:
• Kidney-Bladder: 
• Respiratory system: 
• Digestive system: 
• Cleansing: 

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