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Letter to Editor
December 11, 1767
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A letter writer recounts a physician's view that tea causes health issues like weak stomach, trembling, and low spirits, advising against it after age 40. Suggests imitating Swedes in Uppsala who drink herbal tea instead, promoting stronger health.
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TO THE PRINTER.
I WAS present yesterday at the complaints of a patient, whose physician attributed them all to TEA: and added, that few persons ought to drink TEA after the age of forty; few at any age. A weak stomach, trembling limbs, giddy head, relaxed nerves, miserable low spirits, want of appetite, and universal languor. What a train of evils do arise from so paltry an indulgence.
Is it not strange, Sir, that we cannot imitate our rational neighbours of the North? At Upsal they drink a TEA of select-herbs of their own growth; and there is scarce a weak man or a man of weak nerves among them.
I am, Sir, Your humble servant,
TRAHLUR.
I WAS present yesterday at the complaints of a patient, whose physician attributed them all to TEA: and added, that few persons ought to drink TEA after the age of forty; few at any age. A weak stomach, trembling limbs, giddy head, relaxed nerves, miserable low spirits, want of appetite, and universal languor. What a train of evils do arise from so paltry an indulgence.
Is it not strange, Sir, that we cannot imitate our rational neighbours of the North? At Upsal they drink a TEA of select-herbs of their own growth; and there is scarce a weak man or a man of weak nerves among them.
I am, Sir, Your humble servant,
TRAHLUR.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Health Medicine
What keywords are associated?
Tea Health Effects
Physician Opinion
Herbal Tea
Uppsala Swedes
Nerve Weakness
What entities or persons were involved?
Trahlur
The Printer
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Trahlur
Recipient
The Printer
Main Argument
tea consumption leads to numerous health problems such as weak stomach, trembling limbs, and low spirits, and should be avoided especially after age 40; people should instead adopt the herbal tea drinking habit of uppsala residents for better health.
Notable Details
Physician Attributes Patient's Complaints To Tea
Symptoms Listed: Weak Stomach, Trembling Limbs, Giddy Head, Relaxed Nerves, Low Spirits, Want Of Appetite, Universal Languor
Reference To Upsal (Uppsala) And Their Herbal Tea