7, Issue 5. The perfect gift for new homeowners may be a box of tea bags. The tannin is thought to absorb the formaldehyde from fresh paint and carpeting. Men's Journal, November 2000. Tea can stain your teeth, but it is also a natural source of fluoride that helps to build healthy teeth and gums, and prevents plaque build-up by increasing saliva which acts against acid.
Tea stimulates the mind, keeps people awake, reduces weight and brightens one's eyesight.
Put warm teabag compresses on tired eyes, or soak your smelly, tired feet in a tea solution. It helps get rid of foot odor and soothes tired feet. Teas alleviate skin irritations such as insect bites, help sterilize wounds and alleviate the stress of ageing skin. It is a natural digestive and stimulant, arousing the mind and body, not just working nerves. Herbal teas are not really teas, as they are not actually made with tea leaves.