Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Theaceae family. Native to East Asia, it is now cultivated worldwide for its leaves, which are minimally processed to preserve their natural bioactive compounds. Green tea is rich in catechins (especially epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)), polyphenols, flavonoids, caffeine, and L-theanine, making it one of the most popular functional plants for health, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.
Sumber: Puskesmas Meninting
Applications and Benefits
1. Dietary Supplements
- Provides powerful antioxidant protection.
- Supports immune system function.
- Helps enhance metabolism and weight management.
- Promotes cardiovascular health.
- Improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
- Helps reduce oxidative stress and fatigue.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry
- Used in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory formulations.
- Supports cardiovascular and metabolic health.
- Investigated for anticancer and antimicrobial properties.
- Helps regulate blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
- Used in formulations for liver protection and immune support.
3. Cosmetics
- Protects the skin from free radical damage.
- Helps reduce signs of aging and wrinkles.
- Soothes irritated and inflamed skin.
- Helps control excess oil and acne.
- Improves skin hydration and elasticity.
- Used in facial cleansers, serums, creams, masks, and sunscreens for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
