Recently I started drinking green tea with 2 teaspoons of honey. Even experts recommend drinking herbal tea as it’s packed with exceptional nutritional properties.
For aromatic smell and nutrients, jasmine flowers are included in green tea. With health benefits, there are some side effects of jasmine tea when taken in higher dose.
Caffeine Side Effects
Ingredients in jasmine tea can triggers allergic reaction and may cause serious side effects. Caffeine is one of them. Jasmine tea bags contain caffeine that results in sleeplessness nights, headache, vomiting and heart palpitations.
People with high blood pressure, kidney problem, stomach ulcers and liver issues must stay away from caffeine included substances. Experts say that included decaffeinating ingredients can help to some extent, but it damages antioxidants.
Reduce intake of jasmine tea for not more than 5 cups per day. By this you could be safe from its side effects.
Sedative Effect
As mentioned, jasmine is prominent for its aromatic smell, which has excellent soothing effect. Linalool, a compound found in jasmine tea exhibits seductive effect when inhaled. Though this seems beneficial, it can be problematic while driving or when you want to be alert.
Jasmine Allergy
According to experts, jasmine tea can trigger allergic reaction in sensitive people. Not just consuming, even inhaling its flower can stimulate the allergy. Symptoms of allergic reaction include runny nose, diarrhea and irritated throat.
If you aren’t certain about allergic reaction, consult physician about jasmine tea. In case you experience any uncommon allergic reaction after drinking jasmine tea get diagnosed. When your allergist perform skin prick test, specified allergen can be confirmed.
Reaction with Other Medications
Green tea leaves and other ingredients in the jasmine tea can react with medicines you take. The adverse reaction between drugs and green tea can result in health issues.
Consult doctor before consuming green tea or jasmine tea. Apart from its side-effects, jasmine tea has exceptional benefits for your health. But take in limited quantity.