It was formerly supposed that black and green tea were the produce of distinct plants, but they are both prepared from the same plant. After this they are winnowed, screened, and graded into different varieties. With black tea, the gathered leaves are exposed to the air for a longer period, then gathered up and tossed until soft and flaccid, and after further exposure, roasted in an iron pan for about five minutes. China is the great tea-producing country, over four million acres of ground being devoted to its cultivation. In India also it is a very important product.
Tea is considered a strong stimulant and astringent.
Taken moderately by healthy individuals, it is harmless, but in excessive quantities it will produce unpleasant nervous and dyspeptic symptoms, the green variety being decidedly the more injurious. Tea is rarely used as a medicine, but, the infusion is useful to relieve neuralgic headaches. Each of the products contained in this Web Site are being sold as dietary supplements. All ingredients comply with F.D.A. regulations. These Products are distributed exclusively by Viable Herbal Solutions of Jacksonville, Florida.