EGCG-standardized, low in caffeine.
Green tea extract
Available soonWhat tradition tells us about green tea
Emperor Shennong
According to legend, tea leaves fell into the boiling water of the Chinese Emperor Shennong. A tea culture in China is documented as existing for over two thousand years.
Lü Cha
In Chinese medicine, green tea is considered bitter, sweet, and cooling. In Japan, its preparation, including the tea ceremony, has become an art form in its own right.
The ritual
In Morocco, gunpowder is brewed with fresh mint as a sign of hospitality. In summer, it tastes particularly mild when cold-brewed overnight.
The profile in the Botanical Archive: benefits, ingredients, home remedies, Ayurveda & TCM and all sources.
What folk medicine used green tea for: in the Botanical Archive →Green tea extract (Camellia sinensis), standardized to EGCG, low in caffeine.
At a glance
- Plant: Camellia sinensis
- Origin: East Asia
- Standardized to: EGCG, low in caffeine
- Tradition: A daily beverage in Japan and China for centuries
Why your body is aware of this issue: EGCG belongs to the polyphenols, secondary plant compounds that the tea plant produces for its own protection. When you drink traditional green tea, you've always been consuming these very substances.
Folk medicine, tradition, research
What green tea has been more than just a beverage in Japan and China for centuries, what EGCG can do, and what studies show.
Good to know
- Even an extract contains residual caffeine. It's best to avoid it in the evening if you're sensitive to caffeine.
- Green tea slows down the absorption of iron from food. If you drink it some time before or after eating iron-rich foods, this won't be a problem.
- High-dose EGCG extracts should not be taken on an empty stomach and should not exceed 800 mg per day on a long-term basis. Higher doses can put a strain on the liver.
As always, dietary supplements are a supplement, not a substitute for good food and not a substitute for medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have children, pre-existing medical conditions, or are taking long-term medication, it is advisable to consult your doctor beforehand.
Questions
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