Green tea is a plant and an herb.

    Tea is an herb.

• botanical information
• nutritional information
• magick correspondences and uses
• health care
• external skin care

botanical information:

    Botanical name: Thea sinensis

    Common name: green tea, tea

    Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.

nutritional information:

    L-theanine, an amino acid naturally found in green tea leaves, stimulates the production of alpha brain waves, similar to the results of meditation, resulting in both deep relaxation and high mental focus. L-theanine causes the body to increase the production of serotonin and dopamine, making the person happier. Studies show that theanine makes it easier to focus when awake, as well as leading to sounder sleep.

magickal correspondences and uses:

    Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.

health care uses:

external care:

    External skin care: Green tea has anti-aging and anti-oxidant properties that help cleanse the skin.

    External skin care: Green tea extract in Belli Life After Baby Eye Brightening Cream: “Lightens dark circles, reduces puffiness and fine lines. Physician-formulated, Vitamin K-enriched eye treatment keeps eyes looking refreshed and well rested by enhancing circulation, hydrating delicate skin, lightening dark circles, and minimizing the appearance of fine lines. With rice and soybean protein, aloe, olive oil, and green tea extract. Gently pat underneath eye area daily as needed.” Belli Life After Baby Eye Brightening Cream

See also: tea, black tea, and herbs.

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