Benefits of Tea in 1686
- Purifyes the Blood of that which is gross and Heavy
- It Vanquisheth heavy Dreames
- It Easeth the brain of heavy Damps
- Easter and curets giddiness and Paines in the Heade
- Prevents the Dropsie
- Drieth Moist humours in the Head
- Consumes Rawnesse
- Opens Obstructions
- Cleares the Sight
- Cleanseth and Purifieth adult humors and a hot liver
- And Defects of the bladder and kidneys
- Vanquisheth Superfluous sleep
- 13.Drives away dispense, makes one Nimble sand Valient
- Encourageth the heart and drives away fears
- Drives away paints of the colic
- Strengthens the inward parts and prevents consumptions
- Strengthens the Memory
- Sharpens the Will
- Purgeth safely the Gaul
- Strengthens the use of due benevolence
Someone was trying to convince the public to drink tea! 
I have no idea who wrote these so long ago.
Actually, many benefits from that list have been proven correct in modern science. Tea, may it be black, green, white, red or herbal is a great way to strengthen overall health.
Just think of whatever you want to strengthen in yourself and there is likely an herb to help, haha.
Me, I will take more of the use of due benevolence…
Happy sippings!