GREEN TEA
GREEN TEA Camellia sinensis
Liquid extract of dry, unfermented young leaves.
Liquid extract of dry, unfermented young leaves.
- Actions: Green Tea's high content of catechins, flavonoids and other phenolic compounds makes it an excellent antioxidant (six times more so than black tea). Inhibits growth of tooth cavity-causing bacteria. Mild stimulant, astringent, diuretic and anti-inflammatory.
- Uses: As an antioxidant to minimize the deleterious effects of environmental pollutants, inflammation or other forms of metabolic stress. Cancer prevention. As a mouthwash in prevention of dental cavities, and treatment of gum disease. Mild cases of diarrhea.
- Dose: Three or four times per day take 30 to 40 drops in a little water. As a mouthwash put 40 drops in 2 to 4 ounces of water and rinse mouth thoroughly.
- Cautions: Although the caffeine content is low, some sensitive persons may experience nervousness, irritability or sleeplessness with large or too frequent doses.
