Organism - Camellia sinensis

NHPID name:
Camellia sinensis

Reference:
GRIN

Proper name(s):
Camellia sinensis

Common name(s):

Category:
Approved Herbal Name

Schedule 1:
Plant and plant material

Source material(s):
Camellia sinensis ( Parts: Whole plant )

Preparations:
Dry , Fresh


Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 1 (a plant or a plant material) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD
Restrictions:

General:

Detail:
Black tea is from the fermented leaves of Camellia sinensis; green tea is from the non-fermented leaves. Oolong tea is from partially fermented leaves. White tea is from dried, non-fermented young leaves and buds of Camellia sinensis.

Reference:
NNHPD

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