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Camellia sinensis (tea tree / tea shrub)

Camellia sinensis is the plant used to make green, black, oolong, and other teas. Preparations may be consumed as brewed tea or supplied as concentrated extracts and can contain caffeine and other naturally occurring compounds such as polyphenols.

Reviewed health uses

Acute Diarrhea

For relief nowTraditional use

Black tea (Camellia sinensis) has a history of traditional use for diarrhea. Laboratory research found that a black tea leaf infusion inhibited E. coli O157, but this does not establish that black tea treats acute diarrhea in people.

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Household preparations

Safety information

No published ingredient-specific cautions are attached.