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Botanical Source and Description Of Green Tea.

Green Tea Extract INCI Name Camelia Sinensis Extract EINECS ELINCS No 283-519-7 CAS 84650-60-2 Tea Polyphenols photo picture image Latin Name:Camellia sinensis
 Common Name:Green Tea
 Properties:anti-viral, antioxidant, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, analgesic, astringent, cardiotonic, digestive, nervine, and carminative.

 Tea is an infusion of the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, and is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, aside from water. Herbal teas are infusions of herbs or plants other than Camellia sinensis and will not be discussed in this article. Although tea contains a number of bioactive chemicals, including caffeine and fluoride, scientists are particularly interested in the potential health benefits of a class of compounds in tea known as flavonoids. In many cultures, tea is an important source of dietary flavonoids.

 Source:Green tea (Camellia sinesis) - is an evergreen plant with distinctive white rose like blooms that reaches a of thirty or more feet if not properly being pruned. The herb is now harvested in the subtropical regions of China, India Indonesia, Europe, Kenya, Zimbabwe, etc. Although there are only three different types of plants there are some 2000 plus varieties of tea. Climate, soil and harvesting techniques play the most significant role in developing the different varieties of teas. Green tea is produced from the same tea plant as black tea. However, black tea is fermented in a damp environment for a long period while green tea is dried quickly. This quick drying procedure retains the antioxidant properties that make green tea so popular as a dietary supplement. Aside from water tea is the most consumed beverage worldwide.

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last edit date:8th,May.2009.