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The synergistic potential of various teas, herbs and therapeutic drugs in health improvement: a review

Malongane, Florence, McGaw, Lyndy J, Mudau, Fhatuwani N·2017·Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

Abstract

Tea is one of the most widely consumed non‐alcoholic beverages in the world next to water. It is classified as Camellia sinensis and non‐Camellia sinensis (herbal teas). The common bioactive compounds found mainly in green teas are flavan‐3‐ols (catechins) (also called flavanols), proanthocyanidins (tannins) and flavonols. Black tea contains theaflavins and thearubigins and white tea contains l‐theanine and gamma‐aminobutyric acid (GABA), while herbal teas contain diverse polyphenols. Phytochemicals in tea exhibit antimicrobial, anti‐diabetic and anti‐cancer activities that are perceived to be helpful in managing chronic diseases linked to lifestyle. Many of these phytochemicals are reported to be biologically active when combined. Knowledge of the synergistic interactions of tea with other teas or herbs in terms of biological activities will be of benefit for therapeutic enhancement. There is evidence that various types of teas act synergistically in exhibiting health benefits to humans, improving consumer acceptance and economic value. Similar observations have been made when teas and herbs or medicinal drugs were combined. The aim of this review is to highlight potential beneficial synergies between combinations of different types of teas, tea and herbs, and tea and medicinal drugs. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry

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Authors
Malongane, F., McGaw, L. J., & Mudau, F. N.
Affiliations
  • University of South Africa (ZA)
  • University of Pretoria (ZA)
Corresponding author
Mudau, Fhatuwani N
Venue
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2017-07-27
Volume
97
Issue
14
Pages
4679-4689
ISSN
  • 0022-5142 (ISSN-L)
  • 1097-0010
OpenAlex
W2621696071
Cited by
161
References
125
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 13 · 2024: 18 · 2023: 23 · 2022: 23 · 2021: 25 · 2020: 16 · 2019: 17 · 2018: 18 · 2017: 1
FWCI
2.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
University of South Africa
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Tea Polyphenols and Effects
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Physical Sciences › Chemistry › Analytical Chemistry › Heavy Metals in Plants
Keywords
tea, herbal tea, Camellia sinensis, green tea, black tea, white tea, catechins, flavan-3-ols, proanthocyanidins, flavonols, theaflavins, thearubigins, theanine, GABA, polyphenols, phytochemicals, synergistic interaction, medicinal drugs, health benefits, antimicrobial activity, antidiabetic activity, anticancer activity, chronic disease
MeSH terms
Anti-Infective Agents, Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic, Antioxidants, Beverages, Catechin, Drug Synergism, Flavonoids, gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Glutamates, Health Promotion, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents, Plant Extracts, Plants, Medicinal, Sensation, Tea, Camellia sinensis, Herb-Drug Interactions, Proanthocyanidins, Biflavonoids, Flavonols, Polyphenols, Phytochemicals

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