Distribution of phenolic content and screening for antioxidant capacity of different parts of tea plant (Camellia sinensis L.)

Tea is a medicinal beverage manufactured from the plant, Camellia sinensisL. The bud and two adjacent leaves (tea flush) are generally harvested in this process. Currently, it is also used as an ingredient in cosmetic products. The present study was carried out to screen the antioxidant activity and the distribution of phenolic content in different parts of the tea plant for their utilizatio...
Source: Journal of Medicinal Plants Research - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research