tea
Camellia sinensis
Camellia sinensis, commonly known as tea plant or tea tree, is a traditional medicinal and agricultural plant with roots in East Asia. Traditionally, it has been used for its leaves to brew tea, but specific traditional medical uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence suggests that the plant's genetic diversity and environmental factors significantly influence its chemical composition, particularly affecting rutin accumulation through enhanced flavonoid biosynthesis and reduced hydrolysis. Allele-specific gene expression analysis using Alleloauto has improved identification of true alleles in C. sinensis genomes. Research indicates that CsSUMO2 enhances drought tolerance by interacting with CsSCE1 in the nucleus. Environmental factors such as rainfall, temperature, and soil pH play crucial roles in these processes. No major safety concerns or drug interactions have been recorded for Camellia sinensis.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study developed Alleleauto, a pipeline that improves the identification of true alleles in diploid plant genomes, enhancing allele-specific gene expression analysis.
- CsSUMO2 enhances drought tolerance in Camellia sinensis by interacting with CsSCE1 in the nucleus.
- Key environmental factors such as rainfall, temperature, and soil pH significantly influence rutin accumulation in tea plants by enhancing flavonoid biosynthesis and reducing hydrolysis.
- LT had partial antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects in mitigating indomethacin-induced gastric toxicity, though its protective efficacy was limited.
- The study found that C. sinensis populations show distinct genetic divergence, with evidence of introgression from wild relatives.
- The study found that the lncRNA lnc015013, CsMYB30, and CsJAZ4/6 form a module regulating JA biosynthesis to enhance cold hardiness in tea plants.
- The study found that gallic acid-type polyphenolics were disproportionately detected in green tea exosome-like nanovesicle fractions, suggesting these nanovesicles may originate from chloroplasts.
- The study found that M. aurolineatus has one generation per year, with adult emergence peaking in late May before oviposition begins.
- The study found that an ethanolic crude extract of Camellia sinensis showed some antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and S. gordonii in multispecies cariogenic biofilms, though effects were less potent than chlorhexidine.
Frequently asked questions
What is tea?
tea (Camellia sinensis) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about tea?
9 sourced findings are recorded for tea; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study developed Alleleauto, a pipeline that improves the identification of true alleles in diploid plant genomes, enhancing allele-specific gene expression analysis.
How strong is the evidence for tea?
The strongest finding for tea carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is tea safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for tea in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does tea interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for tea in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of tea?
tea is also known as: чай, Théier.
Is tea a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Environmental factors drive rutin accumulation through a synergistic network promoting flavonoid biosynthesis and suppressing hydrolysis in tea plants (Camellia sinensis). literature abstract metadata
- T2 CsSUMO2 Enhances Drought Tolerance through Nuclear Interaction with the E2 Enzyme CsSCE1 in Camellia sinensis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Alleleauto: a pipeline for allele identification and analysis of allele-specific gene expression with haplotype-resolved diploid genome assemblies. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antibacterial activity of organic crude extract of Camellia sinensis on bi-species cariogenic biofilm. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Secondary metabolites associated with exosome-like nanovesicles from green tea (Camellia sinensis) infusion and the origin of these nanovesicles. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The synergistic protective effects of bioactive catechins in longjing tea: alleviate indomethacin-induced gastric toxicity through modulation of inflammatory and apoptotic pathways. literature abstract metadata
- T2 lnc015013-CsMYB30-CsJAZ4/6 Module Co-Regulates JA Synthesis and Enhances Cold Hardiness in Tea Plants. literature abstract metadata
- T2 ddRAD sequencing of 1076 Camellia accessions reveals the genetic diversity and population introgression of the tea plant in China. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Occurrence patterns of Myllocerinus aurolineatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and histological observation of adult female tissues. literature abstract metadata