Family

• Theaceae

Constituents

• Tannins
• Flavonoids and Polyphenols (quercetin, catechins)
• Caffeine
• L-theanine 

Parts used

• Sheets 

Properties

• Stimulant (caffeine)
• Antioxidant (flavonoids)
• Fat burner
• Lipolytic
• Diuretic
• Astringent
• Anti-inflammatory

Indications

• Fatigue
• Cardiovascular problems
• Cholesterol
• Excess weight
• Hair loss
• Bad breath
• Prevention of prostate cancer
• Type 2 diabetes
• Anxiety

Side effects

• Excessive excitement
• Difficulties sleeping (because of the caffeine)
• Hepatitis (in the use of capsules and in prolonged form)

Contraindications

-

Interactions

With nadolol (hypotensive), green tea can reduce the concentration of the drug in the blood by about 75%.

Forms of use

• Tea (green)
• Capsules