Tea pollen is hailed as the king of pollen - what are its benefits and how do you eat it?

1. What is tea pollen?

Tea tree flowers are an excellent source of protein nutrition, comparable to rosemary, the world-renowned antioxidant plant. Tea pollen is the pollen made by bees collecting nectar from tea tree flowers. It comes in the form of orange-red or yellow granules, and each colony of bees can produce 1—5 kg of tea pollen. The production season is from September to November each year, and it is mostly produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Anhui and other places.

2. The benefits and effects of tea pollen

Tea pollen is rich in protein, fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins and active enzymes, among many other effective active substances. Its content of amino acids and protein is five to seven times that of milk and eggs, and this kind of protein is also called complete protein in nutrition science. The unsaturated fatty acids among the fatty acids contained in tea pollen are also far higher than those of other animals and plants, and several of them are essential fatty acids that the human body cannot synthesize. The vitamins contained in tea pollen are mostly B vitamins, and tea pollen can also convert fat into energy and make use of it. Tea pollen also ranks first among pollens in amino acid content, and its content of the trace elements manganese and cobalt and of niacin is higher than that of ordinary pollen. Therefore, tea pollen is fully worthy of being hailed as the king of pollen, and it is also the pollen of choice for health care and beauty.

1. Boosts the body's immunity

Tea pollen is rich in protein, amino acids, carbohydrates and plant fats needed to make new cells, and can promptly replenish the large number of cells consumed by mental work, physical labor and exercise.

2. Weight gain and weight loss effects

Tea pollen is rich in natural vitamins, minerals and nucleic acids, and can promote the metabolism of fat in the body, converting it into energy for release, making it the body's "balancing agent".

3. Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart

The selenium, active enzymes, biotin (vh), copper, magnesium, iron, zinc, titanium, calcium and so on in tea pollen can enhance cells' detoxifying ability, phagocytic ability and coordinating ability, and strengthen the body's resistance to harmful substances. The nucleic acids in pollen can protect normal cells and reject cancer cells, making it the "guardian" of the human immune system.

4. Detoxifies and beautifies

The abundant nucleic acids in tea pollen can strengthen liver function and increase its ability to produce nucleic acids, and amino acids can enhance the detoxifying ability of liver cells.

5. Regulates the endocrine system and improves menopausal symptoms

Research shows that when women reach menopause, because of disordered ovarian hormone secretion they are prone to symptoms such as irritability, moodiness, vomiting, fatigue and excessive sweating, and tea pollen has a good effect on improving these symptoms.

6. Anti-aging and anti-senescence

Tea pollen contains many elements needed by the human body. It can increase the activity of SOD in the body, promote its synthesis, eliminate toxins, delay aging, and keep people young and beautiful.

7. Improves intelligence, improves sleep and enhances memory

The various unsaturated fatty acids, phosphorus, active substances and so on in tea pollen nourish and improve the nervous system. They can promote the development of the nervous system in young people, enhance memory, effectively prevent the decline of brain cell function, and effectively improve symptoms such as insomnia, forgetfulness, headaches and nervousness.

8. Prevents stomatitis, cheilitis and flu

The B vitamins in tea pollen contain the nutrient niacin, which has a special effect on preventing stomatitis and cheilitis, and the nucleic acid ability quickly regenerates necrotic cells, with remarkable results in treating wounds. The vitamin C in pollen links cells to one another, helps in collagen synthesis, can prevent virus invasion and prevents flu.

9. Produces blood and improves anemia symptoms

Tea pollen is rich in blood-forming substances such as copper, iron, magnesium and potassium, and can effectively improve anemia symptoms such as pale complexion and fatigue and weakness.

10. Relieves fatigue and replenishes physical strength

Tea pollen is rich in protein, amino acids, carbohydrates and plant fats needed to make new cells, and can promptly replenish the large amount of energy consumed by mental work, physical labor and exercise.

11. Enhances digestive function, lubricates the intestines and treats constipation

Long-term clinical trials by foreign scholars show that tea pollen has a good auxiliary therapeutic effect on gastrointestinal dysfunction of the digestive system, chronic atrophic gastritis, gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers, as well as on senile or intractable constipation. It is also suitable for middle-aged and young people to eat and to treat constipation.

12. Hair care

Regular consumption of tea pollen can make hair black and shiny. It is especially suitable for people with hair loss, broken hair, heavy dandruff, and those with oily hair or poor hair quality. Tea pollen can also be used in water for washing.

13. Beauty

Tea pollen is a unique cosmetic that can be eaten. The benefits of tea pollen not only include a unique internal regulating function, but also a special effect of promoting skin cell metabolism, increasing skin elasticity and making the skin fair, rosy and beautiful. Pollen for beauty can eliminate 70% of fine wrinkles, 50% of age spots, 30% of freckles and 50% of pustules in middle-aged women.

3. Specific ways to use tea pollen

1. Eat it directly, that is, put the pollen directly into the mouth. The method is to pour the dry powder directly into the mouth, then take it with warm boiled water no higher than 40°C. This method may feel a bit unfamiliar at first, but after eating it a few times you can get used to it. This is the most convenient and simplest method. In addition, there are also processed products such as pollen capsules, pollen tablets, compound pollen preparations and pollen oral liquids, which are also eaten directly.

2. Eat it mixed, that is, mix the pollen with honey (or thick sugar water) at a ratio of 1:1-2 and stir evenly to reduce the off-flavor of the raw pollen and make the taste better, then take it with warm boiled water. Some people mix the pollen into thin porridge to eat, which is also very convenient, but note that the temperature of the porridge must not be higher than 40°C; some put it into milk or drinks and drink it together, and it can also be soaked in wine and drunk together. According to literature, Japanese people often eat pollen with alcohol, and some add it to yogurt or sprinkle it on cold dishes. Restaurants in Northern Europe often place pollen on the table for people to take freely. In the United States, pollen is mixed into ice cream, milk, eggnog drinks and meat soup. However, note that pollen should not be heated at high temperatures. If it is a dry hard lump, it can be soaked in warm boiled water until soft or crushed before eating.

3. Washing the face with pollen

A. Cleanse the skin with clear water. If the facial skin is too dirty, first wash the face clean with a mild facial cleanser;

B. In the palm of the left hand, dissolve 2-3 g of pollen with clear water into a paste, and apply it evenly to the face with the fingertips of the right hand.

C. From bottom to top, from inside to outside, massage for 3-5 minutes until the face turns red and warm, which is even better, then rinse clean with clear water. Do this once a day, and with long-term persistence the skin can become smooth, white and tender.

4. Pollen facial mask

A. Thoroughly wash the face with facial cleanser.

B. Take 5-10 g of pollen, add an appropriate amount of purified water (or warm boiled water) and soak for a moment, stir into a paste, add an appropriate amount of honey, stir well, apply to the face, and wash off after 20 minutes. Do this once every 3-5 days. It can improve skin microcirculation, reduce wrinkles and make the skin elastic. Or leave it on until the next morning, which also works very well.

4. Precautions for taking tea pollen

When you first start taking tea pollen, you may experience detox reactions such as dry mouth and tongue, drowsiness and lethargy, increased urination that is yellow, red rashes and itching on the skin, and the recurrence of previous pain sensations. Experts advise that if the above symptoms appear, there is no need to panic; drink as much water as possible, and they will disappear naturally after 3-5 days, with the physical condition clearly improved compared with before taking it. Special note: people allergic to pollen should use it with caution!

The best time to take it is ten to thirty minutes before a meal. Combined with honey, absorption is strongest and the effect is best. The water temperature must not exceed 60°C, otherwise the active enzymes, amino acids and vitamins in tea pollen will be destroyed and the expected effect will not be achieved. Under normal circumstances, adults taking it for health care or beauty purposes can generally take 5-10 g per day. Heavy manual workers taking it to strengthen their physique (such as athletes) or using it to treat diseases (such as prostatitis) can increase the daily amount to 20-30 g. Children aged 3-5 can take 5-8 g per day, and children aged 6-10 should take 8-12 g per day.

Tea pollen should be stored in a cool place or in the refrigerator. High temperatures or direct sunlight will ruin the quality of tea pollen.