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Latin NameCamellia sinensis

Green Tea

Botanical Illustration of Camellia sinensis from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, 1887

 

Fresh leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant are steamed to produce green tea. Black tea and oolong tea are produced from the Camellia sinensis plant using different methods. Green tea is usually brewed and consumed as a beverage. Green tea extracts can be taken in capsules and are sometimes used in skin products.

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The North Pill

Research from the University of Alaska that seeks to make making blood-thinners safe for Eskimos could lead to personalized prescriptions.

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