Green tea

Camellia sinensis

Overview

Green tea is the beverage of choice throughout Asia, and is becoming more popular in the West too, thanks to both its refreshing taste and its well-documented health benefits.

Usage

Green tea is derived from the same plant as black tea, but due to processing differences has a different chemical profile. In particular, green tea contains very high levels of a range of antioxidant compounds, of which the most important is believed to be epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

Studies suggest that consuming green tea may help to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and may also reduce the risk of some forms of cardiovascular disease, including stroke.

Green tea is a popular beverage, and can be consumed in relatively large quantities, as its caffeine content is lower than that of black tea. Many Westerners find the taste is a little bitter for their liking though, so it is also available in herbal supplements.

To help offset FREE RADICAL DAMAGE in the blood vessels and elsewhere, green tea is often taken with other antioxidant-rich herbs and nutrients, such as Garlic, Grape seed, Bilberry, zinc and vitamin E.

It is also sometimes incorporated into a multi-herbal tonic that works synergistically to support the functioning of all the body organs. Other herbs that are typically included in a blend like this include remedies for the digestive system (e.g. Globe artichoke and Ginger), immune system (astragalus and echinacea), cardiovascular system (ginkgo and hawthorn), and nervous system (Siberian ginseng and Gotu kola).

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