Camellia sinensis (Green tea) - Natural Medical Protocols

Camellia sinensis
(Green tea)

Antibacterial against gram positive and negative bacteria
Binds and neutralizes free radicals due to hydroxyl groups
Blocks inflammatory responses to ultraviolet A and B radiation
Blocks interaction of growth factors and tumor-promoting hormones with receptors
Chelates metal ions like iron
Chemoprotective or inhibitory against cancer, including:
Increases Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria and decreases Bracteroidaceae, Enterobacteriaceae and eubacteria
Induces hepatic phase II enzymes
Inducts apoptosis of several cancer cells
Inhibits alpha-amylase and sucrase
Inhibits biochemical markers of tumor initiation and promotion
Inhibits cell replication
Inhibits cyclooxygenase, lipoxygenase and angiotensin converting enzyme
Inhibits dense cell formation in sickle cell anemia
Inhibits DNA damage by psoralen/ultraviolet A radiation in psoriasis patients
Inhibits formation of nitrosamines from amino acids and nitrite food additives
Inhibits growth of mammary cancer cell lins
Inhibits histidine decarboxylase
Inhibits interaction of estrogen with receptor sites
Inhibits lipases and reduces lipolyis of triglycerides
Inhibits neutrophil migration that occurs in the inflammatory process
Inhibits production of arachidonic acid metabolites, including leukotrienes and pro-inflammatory prostaglandins
Preventative against cancer, including (the studies are not conclusive):
Prolongs sympathetic stimulation of thermogenesis
Stabilizes collagen
Stimulates glutathione peroxidase and catalase

Individual may experience caffeine symptoms including nervousness, insomnia, anxiety or irritability
Lactating women due to avoid sleep disorder in infant due to caffeine
Pregnancy due to caffeine constituent