Akhdar Tea | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It was studied for cardiac function, alertness, and some metabolic indicators. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Akhdar Tea
Latin name
Camellia sinensis
Common names
Akhdar Tea
foreign names
Camellia sinensis
The group
Theaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia; cultivated globally
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Theaceae family, the scientific name Camellia sinensis is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Papers
chemical components
Specific catechins, EGCG and caffeine
Properties and medical uses
It was studied for cardiac function, alertness, and some metabolic indicators.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the leaves may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Concentrated extracts may harm the liver and interfere with medications; tea contains caffeine.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia; cultivated globally
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Camellia sinensis are taken into account, with botanically documented propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
East Asia; cultivated globally.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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