A sales pitch for 17th century Europeans or the modern day Chinese.
There is a little bit of truth in folk remedies but any statistically
YMWV will be the placebo effect. I do believe an ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure. I'd hate to be a kid today growing up on
junk food. Its worse than cigarettes.

Jim

Dominic T. wrote:
> On Jul 16, 4:20 pm, wrote:
> > No journal references for these, folks, but I hope you enjoy them
> > anyway. I can certainly attest to #26. #23 is irrelevant to me since
> > I'm tenured.
> >
> > Rick.
> >
> > 1. It purifies the blood
> > 2. Expels heavy dreams
> > 3. Relieves the mind of dark thoughts
> > 4. Relieves and heals vertigo and headaches
> > 5. Treats dropsy
> > 6. Is an excellent remedy for catarrh
> > 7. Dries off humidity
> > 8. Cures constipation
> > 9. Clears the sight
> > 10. Protects from bad humours and liver disorders
> > 11. Is a good remedy for all bladder trouble
> > 12. Alleviates spleen maladies
> > 13. Vanquishes drowsiness
> > 14. Vanquishes dullness
> > 15. Renders active and energetic
> > 16. Renders courageous
> > 17. Eliminates fear
> > 18. Dissipates pain caused by colic
> > 19. Is a good remedy for menstrual pains
> > 20. Strengthens all internal parts
> > 21. Sharpens the mind
> > 22. Reinforces the memory
> > 23. Reinforces intelligence
> > 24. Purges bile
> > 25. Reinforces sexual energy
> > 26. Relieves thirst
> > Dr. Cornelis Bontekoe, "Tractaat van het excellenste kruyd thee, 2nd
> > ed.", 's-Gravenhage, Pieter hagen, 1678. (translator unknown)
>
> Quite possibly the best health-related tea post in ages. For once I
> 100% agree with all of these findings, except for the dropsy and
> menstrual pains and I have no reason to doubt them.
>
> - Dominic