Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Green Tea Essential Oil | Camellia Sinensis

Botanical Name: Camellia Sinensis.
Family Name: Theaceae.
Common Name: Green Tea.
INCI: Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaves Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled.
Parts Used: Leaves.
Note: Middle note.
Odor: Exceptionally floral aroma, floral woody, sweet, herbaceous.
Appearance: Light Yellow.
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka.

Green tea is very rich in catechins, which gives it its antioxidant properties, which act against cell aging, improves the quality of the skin and prevents the formation of wrinkles in advance. Catechins or Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) are present in white, green and black tea and help in the functioning of the immune system, in allergic and inflammatory processes. In Aromatherapy it has a relaxing and calming power.

Recent studies on the essential oil of green tea encapsulated in chitosan nanoparticles discovered antineoplastic activity in the treated tumor cells. More information: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34280444/

Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.