Iphym Herboristerie Whole-Leaf Green Tea, Camellia Sinensis

What is Iphym Herboristerie Camellia Sinensis Whole-Leaf Green Tea used for?

Green tea leaves are popular ingredients in the world of herbal medicine. They are rich in antioxidants, particularly catechins, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Green tea leaves also contain caffeine and theanine, two substances that can improve mental alertness and promote relaxation.

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Green tea leaves are known for their ability to boost metabolism and support weight loss. The catechins found in green tea can help burn fat and regulate blood sugar levels. Drinking green tea regularly can therefore be beneficial for people looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

Green tea may also help improve heart health. The catechins in green tea can help lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, green tea can improve blood circulation and strengthen blood vessels.

Finally, green tea leaves can help strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of infections. Catechins have antiviral and antibacterial properties that can help fight infections and diseases.

Green tea has stimulating properties due to its caffeine content. It is anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antioxidant, and anti-aging. It is an antimicrobial agent (Staphylococcus epidermidis, Micrococcus luteus, Brevibacterium linens, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus subtilis), and is antibacterial against methicillin-resistant "Staphylococcus aureus" that produces beta-lactamase. Apigenin derivatives (isoschaftoside and vicenin-3) are lipoxygenase inhibitors. Polyphenols are antioxidants and free-radical scavengers. Catechins protect DNA and amino acids from nitrosative stress (primarily in green tea) and reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Flavonoids (quercetin) inhibit LDL oxidation, which contributes to atherogenesis.

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How should green tea be consumed?

Primarily a beverage for enjoyment, a 200-ml cup of tea provides an average of 135 mg of flavonoids. It is recommended for diabetes, obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease. Green tea is rich in catechins, while black tea is primarily rich in theaflavins and thearubigins (polymerized catechins), but both are rich in theanine.

Brewing: Pour 250 ml of boiling water over 2.5 g of green tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 2 to 10 minutes, then strain. Drink 3 cups a day.

Contraindications with green tea

• Reduced absorption and bioavailability of certain medications (alkaloids, neuroleptics, and antidepressants) due to tannins
• Tea infusions inhibit iron absorption; the inhibition of non-heme iron absorption is 30% with green tea and ranges from 36% to 61% with black tea. The effect of tea in inhibiting iron absorption is attributed to the insoluble tannin-iron complex that forms in the lumen of the gastrointestinal tract
• CAUTION: Be aware of possible drug interactions
• Not recommended for people with heart conditions
• CAUTION: Consuming more than 500 mg of caffeine per day may cause serious side effects in some people 
• CAUTION: People with liver disorders or experiencing abdominal pain, jaundice, or dark-colored urine should consult a doctor before consuming green tea extracts
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Not recommended for people with iron deficiency

What is its composition?

Latin name: Camellia sinensis (L.)

Family: Theaceae

Common names: Tea plant, tea

Parts used: Leaves

Origin: Japan

Botanical description

• Small tree, 5 to 10 m tall
• Leaves: evergreen, with short petioles, entire, oval, oblong, tapering to a point, and toothed along the upper two-thirds
• Flowers: solitary or in clusters of 2 or 3
• Fruit: rounded capsule

Pharmacology of green tea

Active ingredients: Caffeine, tannins, catechins, flavonoids, L-theanine