Tea
Camellia sinensis
AntioxidantDiureticNeuroprotectiveStimulantChemoprotectiveHypolipidemicAntiatheroscleroticHypoglycemicAntibacterialAnticancerAnti-NeuroinflammatoryNootropicCardioprotectiveAntihypertensiveAnti-InflammatoryThermogenic +12
Plant Family
Theaceae
Pictured: Tea
Tea / camellia family
Evergreen trees and shrubs; Camellia sinensis is the source of all true teas, rich in polyphenols and caffeine.
1 Herb // 18 Constituents // 3 Notable Members
Overview
The Tea / Camellia Family
Evergreen trees and shrubs; Camellia sinensis is the source of all true teas, rich in polyphenols and caffeine.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The monograph in the database whose Theaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Tea
Camellia sinensis
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.
Phenolics 12
- Catechins 1
- EGCG 1
- Epicatechin 1
- Epicatechin-3-gallate 1
- Epigallocatechin 1
- Gallic acid 1
- Kaempferol 1
- Polyphenols 1
- Quercetin 1
- Tannins 1
- Theaflavins 1
- Thearubigins 1
Alkaloids 3
Terpenoids 1
- Sterols 1
Amino Acids & Proteins 1
Minerals 1
- Fluoride 1
Isolates
Supplements From This Family
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Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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