Tea : Bioactivity and Therapeutic Potential

ISBN-13: 9780415273459 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 280 str.

Yong-Su Zhen; Zong-Mao Chen; Shu-Jun Cheng

Opis

With contributions from renowned experts worldwide, this book will be an invaluable reference source for anyone interested in the development and medical application of tea.

Spis treści

Tea and Health - an Overview. Botanical Classification of Tea Plants. Green Tea, Black Tea and Semi-fermented Tea. The Chemistry of Tea Non-volatiles. The Chemistry of Tea Volatiles. Biochemical and Cellular Bases for Tea Activity. Physiological Effects of Caffeine and Related Purine Alkaloids. The Effects of Tea on the Cardiovascular System. Antimicrobial Activity of Tea Products. Anticarciogenic Activity of Tea. Antitumor Activity of Tea Products. Therapeutic Uses of Tea in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Agronomy and Commercial Production of Tea

O autorze

Yong-su Zhen