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Camellia sinensis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Camellia sinensis L. (formerly Thea sinensis) is an evergreen Asiatic shrub of the THEACEAE family. The infusion of leaves of this plant is used as Oriental TEA which contains CAFFEINE; THEOPHYLLINE; and epigallocatechin gallate.

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Entry terms

  • Thea sinensis
  • txid4442

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