MEDICINAL EFFICACY OF GREEN TEA: A MINI REVIEW
Prof. Ravinder Kumar*, Shruti Sharma and Priyanshi Sood
ABSTRACT
Tea is among the world’s most commonly consumed beverages and its constituents are known to possess medicinal efficacies. Since ancient times, regular tea consumption is considered as health-promoting habit. The most commonly consumed tea varieties are -green, black, and oolong; based on the amount of antioxidants present and the degree of fermentation. Tea is obtained from the leaves, buds, or delicate stems of the Camellia sinensis plant which belongs to the family Theaceae. Recently, the medicinal properties related with daily green tea intake have become well recognized. Green tea or Extract of Green Tea contains catechins that have antioxidant, antiangiogenesis and antiproliferative activities. Green Tea is loaded with more antioxidants than other kinds of tea. Tea contains caffeine, minerals and trace amounts of vitamins, amino acids and carbohydrates. The phytoconstituents present in Green tea stimulate central nervous system and improve overall health.
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