Active Compounds:   Green tea contains volatile oils, vitamins, minerals, and caffeine, but the active constituents are polyphenols.
The polyphenols are believed to be responsible for most of green tea's roles in promoting good health.

Believed to be of value for:
High cholesterol
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides)
Immune function
Infection