No. 043Botanical
Camellia sinensis
Leaf
Botanical
Green tea
Unfermented tea leaves rich in protective polyphenols.
- Botanical name
- Camellia sinensis
- Part used
- Leaf
- Evidence
- Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5
- Body systems
- Vitality and immunity
In tradition
Tea has a long history of use across Asia.
In research
Its catechins, especially EGCG, have been studied extensively.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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