Green Tea Forum

Lace · Posted: May 05, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject: Tea and bruising

Hey, i was just wondering if anyone had any information on whether there could be a link between green tea consumption and spontaneous bruising. I'm going to be seeing a hematologist in a few weeks time about spontaneous bruising on my legs that has been occurring for a few months. My GP thought there might be some connection with the amount of tea i drink (1-2 (sometime 3) lots of 3 infusions, each about a cup measure). i sincerely hope this isn't the case, because i would hate the idea of having to cut back on my tea, i think it plays a key role in keeping me sane and functioning. so i would really like to go to this doctor informed, especially as it's unlikely that they would have much specific knowledge in this regard.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

Chip · Posted: May 05, 2007 2:30 pm Post subject:

Wow, sorry to hear that. I have never heard of tea causing this effect.

Kevangogh · Forum God Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 928 Location: Japan

I drink a lot too and you know, never have any spontaneous bruising here...

Photiou · Posted: May 05, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject:

Not trying to scare you but bruising can be a symptom of diabetes.

wehayley · Posted: May 05, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject: Bruising

In Chinese medicine, bruising is often caused by "Deficient Spleen Qi," which is most often caused, in turn, by excess consumption of "sweets." In this case sweets would be, not just refined sugars, but also grains and excessively processed foods. This in turn could easily lead to what might manifest as diabetes... Glad to hear you are seeking professional help, but I doubt it's the tea...