Nutritional Guide

Why you need it?

All teas (green, black, and oolong) are derived from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. The difference is in how the plucked leaves are prepared. Green tea, unlike black and oolong tea, is not fermented, so the active constituents remain unaltered in the herb.

Green Tea is a powerful anti-oxidant, and diuretic. Green Tea may also act as an immune system stimulant.

Research demonstrates that green tea guards against cardiovascular disease in many ways. Green tea lowers total cholesterol levels and improves the cholesterol profile (the ratio of LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol), reduces platelet aggregation, and lowers blood pressure. The polyphenols in green tea have also been shown to lessen the risk of cancers of several sites, stimulate the production of several immune system cells, and have antibacterial properties—even against the bacteria that cause dental plaque.

Parts Used:

Leaves.

Constituents:

Volatile oils, alkaloids and polyphenols, particularly the catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

Precautions

GRAS - Generally recognized as safe. No adverse reactions, side effects or overdose symptoms expected when taken within the recommended amounts.

No adverse effects have been reported as a result of consuming green tea during pregnancy or lactation.

Green tea is extremely safe. The most common adverse effect reported from consuming large amounts of green tea is insomnia, anxiety, and other symptoms caused by the caffeine content in the herb.

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