Green Tea
(Camellia sinensis)
Also know as Chinese tea
Botanical Information
A shrub with elliptical glossy green leaves; widely cultivated in China and other parts of Asia.
Working with Green Tea
Part(s) Used
Leaf
Herb Forms
Tea bag, capsule, tablet, bulk herb.
Green tea is beneficial for the cardiovascular system, lowering cholesterol and preventing platelet clumping. It has antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It also confers cancer prevention. It is used as a mouthwash to prevent plaque formation and tooth-decay. Green tea is antiviral and ulcer protective, as well as having the ability to lower blood glucose. The tea is drunk in many countries to help relieve diarrhea, reduce pain, and invigorate the mind and nervous system. It is the second most popular drink in the world, after water.
Green Tea has a taste of ASTRINGENT, AROMATIC and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Not recommended for excessive or long-term use or for people who experience heart palpitations. If drinking the tea causes you to experience insomnia or anxiety, you can purchase both decaffeinated tea and standardized extract.
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