| Green tea is a type of tea made solely with the | | | | compound for oxidizing. In other forms of tea it is |
| leaves of Camellia sinensis (tea plant) that has | | | | converted to other compounds hence the same |
| undergone minimal oxidation during processing. There | | | | benefits are not seen in other tea leaves. |
| are different varieties of green teas which are grown | | | | It is also believed to prevent tooth decay, food |
| in different conditions, are processed in different | | | | poisoning, it is believed to kill bacteria causing dental |
| ways and are harvested in different times. | | | | plaque. It increases mental alertness. Skin preparations |
| It is helpful in patients suffering from cancer, | | | | containing green tea – from deodorants to |
| rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels, | | | | creams – are starting to appear on the market. |
| cardiovascular disease, infection, impaired immune | | | | The only side effect that has been reported from |
| function. The Chinese have been using green tea | | | | drinking tea is insomnia (sleeplessness) due to the |
| since 4000 years to cure everything from headaches | | | | fact that it contains caffeine. However, if the |
| to depression. | | | | temperature of the tea consumed is hot it is |
| It is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly | | | | considered to cause esophageal cancer. Also the |
| epigallocatechin gallate which is a powerful antioxidant. | | | | coating used in teabags is believed to cause cancer. |
| It inhibits growth of cancer cells, kills cancer cells | | | | This can be avoided by using loose-leaf tea or |
| without harming healthy tissue. It lowers LDL | | | | teabags that do not use coatings. |
| cholesterol levels and inhibits the abnormal formation | | | | To read about thé and other information, visit the |
| of blood clots. | | | | ginko site. |
| Green tea leaves are steamed which prevents EGCG | | | | |