which coffee derives its aroma. Indeed, as far as they are
concerned, there are many who believe that these ethereal
oils have more to do with tlie characteristic properties of
coffee than even the caffeine itself. And, lastly, there are
the acids knoAvn as caffeo-tannic and caffeic acids, which are
modified forms of tea tannin. They exist to a far less extent,
however, than does the tannin in tea.
Coffee has a decidedly stimulating effect upon the nervous
system ; so much so that in France it has been called une
hoisson intelledvAle (an intellectual beverage), from its stimu-
lating aU the functions of the brain. Not so loug ago a
writer. Dr. J. N. Lane, in the British Medical Journal gave
some interesting information with respect to coffee and brain
work. As the result of his own experience he recommended
" a cup of strong coffee, without cream or sugar, preceded
" and followed by a glass of hot water every morning before
" breakfast. The various secretions are thus stimulated,
" the ners'e force aroused, no matter how the duties of the
" preceding day and night may have drawn upon the sys-
" tem. Another cup at four in the afternoon is sufficient to
" sustain the energies for many hours." It is only fair to
add, however, that the Journal went on to remark that in
this way some 50 grains of caffeine would be taken each
week, and that very little more might develop injurious symp-
toms, so that the power of doing an illimitable amount of
work would be obtained under somewhat risky conditions.
One of its most remarkable effects is that of relieving
the feeling of fatigue or exhaustion, whether this be pro-
duced by brain work or bodily labour. It enables the sys-
tem also to bear up under an empty stomach and when the
supply of food is shortened. In this way it is of signal
value to the soldier in the field. Professor E. A. Parkes, an
admitted authority on these matters, bears testimony to the
fact that in military service it invigorates the system and is
72 THE ART OF LIVING IN AUSTRALIA.
almost equally useful against both cold and heat — against
cold by reason of its warmth, and against heat by its action
on the skin. It appears, also, to do away with the need
for sleep, probably from its arousing the mental faculties,
and the effect of a strong cup of coffee in inducing wakeful-
ness is well known. Coffee has, moreover, a distinct action
on the heart, and tends to strengthen it. The Germans are
great believers in its virtues, and Vogel, one of the principal
authorities on diseases of children, recommends it for them,
mixed with cream, both as a food and as a tonic.
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AI-modernized reading of the original text
which coffee derives its aroma. Indeed, as far as they are concerned, there are many who believe that these ethereal oils have more to do with the characteristic properties of coffee than even the caffeine itself. And, lastly, there are the acids known as caffeo-tannic and caffeic acids, which are modified forms of tea tannin. They exist to a far less extent, however, than does the tannin in tea.
Coffee has a decidedly stimulating effect upon the nervous system ; so much so that in France it has been called une boisson intellectuelle (an intellectual beverage), from its stimulating aU the functions of the brain. Not so loug ago a writer. Dr. J. N. Lane, in the British Medical Journal gave some interesting information with respect to coffee and brain work. As the result of his own experience he recommended " a cup of strong coffee, without cream or sugar, preceded " and followed by a glass of hot water every morning before " breakfast. The various secretions are thus stimulated, " the nerve force aroused, no matter how the duties of the " preceding day and night may have drawn upon the sys- " tem. Another cup at four in the afternoon is sufficient to " sustain the energies for many hours." It is only fair to add, however, that the Journal went on to remark that in this way some 50 grains of caffeine would be taken each week, and that very little more might develop injurious symptoms, so that the power of doing an illimitable amount of work would be obtained under somewhat risky conditions.
One of its most remarkable effects is that of relieving the feeling of fatigue or exhaustion, whether this be produced by brain work or bodily labour. It enables the system also to bear up under an empty stomach and when the supply of food is shortened. In this way it is of signal value to the soldier in the field. Professor E. A. Parkes, an admitted authority on these matters, bears testimony to the fact that in military service it invigorates the system and is
almost equally useful against both cold and heat — against cold by reason of its warmth, and against heat by its action on the skin. It appears, also, to do away with the need for sleep, probably from its arousing the mental faculties, and the effect of a strong cup of coffee in inducing wakefulness is well known. Coffee has, moreover, a distinct action on the heart, and tends to strengthen it. The Germans are great believers in its virtues, and Vogel, one of the principal authorities on diseases of children, recommends it for them, mixed with cream, both as a food and as a tonic.