Green Tea

Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis

Description

Leaves steamed/oxidized to teas.

Therapeutic Properties

Antioxidant; Mild stimulant

Temperament

Cool

How to Use

Tea; Capsules

Dosage

Tea: 1–3 cups/day; extracts per label

Precautions

Caffeine sensitivity; iron absorption interference

Replacement / Alternatives

Rooibos (caffeine-free)

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany