What is Green tea?
Green tea comes from Camellia sinesis and is known by many names: green sencha (green tea), green tea extract (green tea polyphenolic fragment), green tea polyphenolic fraction, GTP, and GTPF. Other names include Japanese Tea, Kunecatechins, and Poly E.Alternative medicine has used green tea as an aid to treat warts on the genital area and high blood cholesterol. It also helps maintain mental alertness.Alternative medicine has used green tea as an aid to treat clogged arteries, endometrial cancer, ovarian and blood pressure problems, and osteoporosis. It may also be effective in preventing Parkinson’s disease.Some other uses that have not been proven by research include cancers of the bladder, oesophagus (bladder), lungs, prostate, mouth, leukaemia, and many others.Green tea may not be effective for treating medical conditions. The FDA has not approved the use of green tea as a medicine. You should never substitute medication prescribed by your physician with green tea.Many herbal supplements include green tea. Many herbal supplements are not manufactured to regulated standards and have even been found to contain toxic metals or drugs. To minimise contamination, herbal or health supplements must be bought from a reputable source.This product guide does not list all possible uses for green tea.
Side effects of Green tea
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongueGreen tea, when consumed in small amounts or applied to the skin, is considered safe by most.
If you are suffering from:
- Unusual bleeding, or bleeding that won't stop.
Green tea can have a variety of side effects.
- Constipation.
Rarely, green tea can cause liver damage.There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects and report them immediately by dialing the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Please read all instructions on product labels and packaging. Inform your doctors about your allergies and medical conditions. Inform them which medications you are currently taking.
Before you take this drug
Speak to your doctor before using green tea. If you suffer from certain medical conditions, green tea may be out of the question.
If you are suffering from:
- Anaemia;
- Anxiety disorders
- Bleeding or blood-clotting disorders;
- Heart disease
- Diabetes;
- High blood pressur
- Glaucoma;
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Osteoporosis is an incurable bone disorder..
- Liver disease.
In moderate quantities (2 cups per day), green tea can be used safely during pregnancy.Caffeine found in green tea can cause adverse effects on a baby who is nursing. Avoid drinking excessive amounts of green tea while breastfeeding a child.Low caffeine levels in green tea may be safe for children.
How to take green tea?
Consult your physician before using herbal supplements. Consult a health practitioner trained to use herbal or nutritional supplements.Use green tea only as instructed on the packaging or by your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Use only the recommended amount of product.Use different forms of green tea at the same time, except if a doctor has specifically instructed you to. Combining different formulations increases the chance of overdosing.If the condition that you're treating with green tea does not improve or worsens while using it, call your doctor.You should not drink green tea for at least 24 hours prior to your cardiac stress test.Keep away from heat and moisture. Store at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not add extra green tea in order to compensate for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. Green tea consumed in high quantities can lead to headaches and other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and irregular heartbeats.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor has prescribed any restrictions on foods, drinks, or activities, follow their instructions.Green tea can affect the blood clotting process. Angelica (dong-quai), cloves, capsicum, ginger, horse chestnuts, panx ginsengs, willow, saw palmettos, red clovers, garlic, and ginger are all included.This product may cause jitteriness and headaches, as well as a rapid heartbeat.When using this product, avoid using stimulant drugs like cocaine and amphetamines.
Interaction with other drug
Green tea may also interact with other drugs, such as prescription or over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines that you are currently taking and those you plan to start using.You should not drink green tea without consulting your doctor if you take any of these medications.
- Adenosine (Adenocard);
- Stimulant drugs
- Nadolol (Corgard);
- Medication asthma HTML0
- Treatment for mental disorders such as depression
- Medications that can slow down blood clotting include: ardeparin (Normiflo), clopidogrel, diclofenac (Voltaren), cataflam (others), dipyridamole (Persantine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxenn (Anaproxn, Naprosynn), dalteparinn (Fragmin), and enoxaparinn.
- Any medications that treat cancer
- Contraceptive pills, oestrogens
- If you are taking anti-fungals or any other medications for fungal infections,
- Medication for seizures
- Any medication for heart disease
The list below is by no means complete. Green tea may also interact with other drugs, such as prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, or vitamin products. This product guide does not list all interactions.
