By now, we know that drinking green tea is undoubtedly good for our bodies. The antioxidant and free-radical scavenging properties of green tea have made it a must-have for the health conscious and numerous studies highlight the potential benefits of green tea including cancer prevention and weight loss.

But green tea isn’t just a delicious and healthful drink; it can also be used as an at-home health and beauty remedy.

1. It’s great for teeth: Green tea has fluoride in it, making it a superstar for keeping gums and teeth healthy. Green tea can even be used as a mouthwash to maintain breath.

2. It’s a room deodorizer: Green tea leaves have traditionally been used to naturally absorb odors in a room. Place tea leaves in a bowl to help absorb unpleasant odors or leave some in the fridge in place of baking soda.

3. It’s good for the bones: Naturally high in minerals, green tea aids in strong bone density, which is important for maintaining good posture.

4. It can soothe skin: Spent a little too much time in the sun? Use the naturally calming perperties of green tea to soothe sunburned skin. Place green tea in a spray bottle and mist on sunburned areas for all-natural relief. Because it has anti-bacterial qualities, green tea can also be used as an antiseptic to spray on skin blemishes or irritations.

5. It’s good for the feet: Soaking tired feet in green tea can prevent unpleasant fungal infections.

6. It can soothe sore throats: The anti-viral effects of green tea make it an excellent remedy to help prevent the effects of a cold or flu. In fact, you can gargle with green tea to soothe a sore throat.

7. It can reduce puffy peepers: Stayed out too late last night? Soaking a cotton pad in green tea and placing it over eyes for 10 minutes can reduce the puffiness of tired eyes, making you look revitalized and refreshed.

from Yahoo! Health.

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deletereply seth360 wrote on Dec 29, ’08 My Dad loves green tea… He’s been a tea drinker in general all his life, but lately he has gone on this green tea kick…. there is not doubt I think his health has benefited from his life long tea totaling in general. Thanks for the post Sis…

editdeletereply lauritasita wrote on Dec 29, ’08 I know a lot of good recipes with it, too !

deletereply welshdoug wrote on Dec 29, ’08 can’t beat a cup of tea. dunno about green though….

editdeletereply lauritasita wrote on Dec 29, ’08 Doug, it’s good, have you tried it ?

deletereply welshdoug wrote on Dec 29, ’08, edited on Dec 29, ’08 can’t say I have, although I asked for tea in a cafe/diner on 3rd ave. in New York, and they brought this strange looking stuff. I tried it and it was ok, but what I wanted was a cup of british style tea, with milk and 1 sugar. Not quite the same….

deletereply catdad wrote on Dec 29, ’08 Why I love green tea? me 2 spealy chamles tea

deletereply forgetmenot525 wrote on Dec 29, ’08 I love green tea too……….coincidence……………..today I went out and stocked up on two boxes of green tea, the only thing i didn’t know here was that its good for feet……………so thanks for that Laurita

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deletereply caramonmajere wrote on Dec 29, ’08 I love green tea also, love the taste.

deletereply philsgal7759 wrote on Dec 29, ’08 Hmmm learned something new thanks

editdeletereply lauritasita wrote on Dec 29, ’08 Sometimes I have it with honey.

deletereply caramonmajere wrote on Dec 29, ’08 I always put honey in mine. Sometimes I make mine a hot toddy when it’s winter weather and staying at home reading or watching something on TV,

deletereply pestep55 wrote on Dec 29, ’08 I’m not much for tea unless I don’t feel well, Donnie loves green tea /:-)

deletereply starfishred wrote on Dec 29, ’08 It gives me heart burn meg bad-also some people it increases their heart rate to a dangerouse level so if you have not had it befor start slowley- I am a espresso person which is also healthy but hubby loved his tea and so does daughter Kelly Nice blog laurita

deletereply nemo4sun wrote on Dec 30, ’08 lately i have been drinking rooibos tea it is caffine free and has antioxidant the brand celestial seasonings has a madagascar vanilla red tea that is a favorite of mine 🙂

editdeletereply lauritasita wrote on Dec 30, ’08 I had green tea this morning, but I still love my coffee !

deletereply sistahpoet wrote on Jan 23, ’09 OH HOW I LOVE TEA ESPECIALLY HERBAL, AND I DRINK GREEN TEA HOT AND COLD DAILY MY STOMACH RIGHT NOW NEEDS SOME MINT TEA…AND SOON I WILL SIP!! A LITTLE SECRET:  I LOVE MY DECAF NOW, BUT I NEED GREEN TEA!! THANK YOU LAURITA!

deletereply rosiefielding2 wrote on Mar 10, ’11                    Green tea, my drink along with Nettle and Camomile , I drink these only and  of course plenty of still water  with lemon.