Other name: epigallocatechin-3-gallate
The primary catechin present in green tea, specifically derived from Camellia sinensis L. Ktze. (Theaceae), is (–)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). This polyphenolic compound, along with several related catechins, is thought to underlie the health benefits attributed to the consumption of green tea.
Medicinal Uses:
- Protects Against Cell Damage
- Helps Fight Disease
- Aids in Weight Loss
- Reduces Inflammation
- Increases Brain Function
