Tea is the most popular beverage consumed in the world after water. After water, tea is the most
popular beverage in the world. Green tea is a non-fermented tea with higher catechins than black
or oolong tea. Tea, which originated in China, has acquired popularity across the world in the
last 2000 years. Tea has a definite economic and social importance, and its intake is part of many
people's daily routine, both as a daily drink and as a therapeutic aid in various ailments. Green
tea is a non-fermented tea with higher catechins than black or oolong tea. Tea, which originated
in China, has acquired popularity across the world in the last 2000 years. Tea has a definite
economic and social importance, and its intake is part of many people's daily routine, both as a
daily drink and as a therapeutic aid in various ailments. Increasing evidence indicates that green
tea extracts as well as their main component, the polyphenol epigallocatechingallate (EGCG), has multiple health benefits, such as the anti-stress, anticancer and antioxidants effects. Green tea
has been consumed throughout the ages in India, China, Japan, and Thailand. Green tea was used
in ancient Chinese and Indian medicine as a stimulant, diuretic (to encourage urine excretion),
astringent (to control bleeding and assist heal wounds), and to improve heart health. Green tea
has also been used traditionally to cure flatulence (gas), regulate body temperature and blood
sugar, promote digestion, and improve brain functions.
Keywords: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Green Tea camellia sinensis
Publication date: 25/01/2022
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