Saponins.


 Saponins separated from tea seed have long been utilized as an emulsifier in the manufacturing of photo film. Some major saponins from seed and fresh leaves of green tea have so far identified. Recently pharmacological studies on tea seed saponins and tea leaf saponins demonstrated antiinfluenza, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, neutrophil stimulating and anti-allergic function of these substances. All over the world, influenza is a special threat to the aged, and infants with high mortality rates. Inactivation of influenza viruses by tea-seed saponins has been considered efficient in the prevention and therapy of influenza.



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