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Camellia sinensis

MESHD028241

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.

Synonyms

  • Camellia sinenses
  • sinensis, Camellia
  • Thea sinensis
  • sinensis, Thea
  • Thea sinenses

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