Camellia sinensis is globally a very important plant for humans. The black and green teas made from the leaves have been consumed by humans for thousands of years as a stimulant, and tea is today the second most widely consumed beverage after water. Additionally, its habitual consumption has long been associated with health benefits against a wide array of diseases and conditions, including diabetes, inflammation, clastogenesis, vomiting, diarrhea, cardiac ailments, and several types of cancer.