{"id":123,"date":"2010-11-23T07:40:50","date_gmt":"2010-11-23T07:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.technogypsie.com\/science\/?p=123"},"modified":"2010-11-23T07:40:50","modified_gmt":"2010-11-23T07:40:50","slug":"tea-green-tea-herbs-herbal-lore-herbal-healing-beverages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technotink.net\/science\/tea-green-tea-herbs-herbal-lore-herbal-healing-beverages\/","title":{"rendered":"Camellia: Green Tea"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nCamellia sinensis Tea
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Camellia: Green Tea<\/strong> Camellia sinensis [ Plantae: Angiosperms: Eudicots: Asterids: Ericales: Theaceae: Camellia: Camellia sinensis ] <\/em>
\nCommon Names:<\/em> Green Tea, White Tea, Oolong, Pu-erh, black tea, tea plant, tea tree, tea shrub <\/strong>
\nLocalities:<\/em><\/strong>
\nIt is native to mainland China South and Southeast Asia, but is cultivated across the world in tropical and subtropical regions.<\/p>\n

Species:<\/em><\/strong>
\nDescription:<\/em><\/strong>
\nThe infamous Chinese “Green Tea” plant, it is a flowering evergreen shrub\/ small tree\/ plant that can grow upwards of 6 feet from a strong taproot. It blossoms into yellow-white 2.5-4 cm diameter and 7-8 petal flowers.<\/p>\n

Cultivation:<\/em><\/strong>
\nIt is commonly cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates that have at least 127 cm annual rainfall. The plant will grow into a tree naturally. It typically blossoms in the fall. It needs full sun to partial shade and well drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil rich in organic mater.<\/p>\n

Common Uses:<\/em><\/strong>
\nCulinary Uses:<\/em><\/strong>
\nMost commonly used for Chinese Tea, especially White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong, Pu-erh tea, and black tea differing on its oxidation. Its seeds are pressed into tea oil that is used for seasoning and cooking oil. It is a natural caffeine source and is used as a tea to gain energy.<\/p>\n

Medicinal Uses:<\/em><\/strong>
\nThe leaves are used in Chinese medicine to treat asthma (as a brochodilator), angina pectoris, peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, and other illnesses. It is good for treating bad breath. The tea is used to increase alertness (contains caffeine), cancer prevention, lowering cholesterol, and preventing Parkinson’s disease. Over-use has had various side effecs including nauseau, diarrhea, upset stomach, headaches, and dizziness.<\/p>\n

Magical Uses:<\/em><\/strong>
\nTraditionally used in ceremonies to increase awareness during long meditations.<\/p>\n

Folklore and History:<\/em><\/strong> The plant is named after the Latin term “Sinensis” which means “Chinese”. “Camellia” is named after the Rev. George Kamel who was a 1661-1706 Czech-born Jesuit priest who was a popular botanist and missionary to the Phillipines. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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