TO RETAIN, practice. To engage the services of an attorney or counsellor to manage a cause, at which time it is usual to give him a fee, called the retaining fee. The act by which the attorney is authorized to act in the case is called a retainer.
One explanation for the difference in the levels of catechins found in this study and others is the type of samples used. In comparative studies, leaves of Camellia sinensis 4 Discussion Table 1. Levels of catechins and caffeine in tea bags, extract, and ready-to-drink green tea.
The peppermint plant, Mentha piperita, is a native plant in Europe and North America. Peppermint, which grows to about 3 feet tall, has dark green leaves. Mint plants have been used by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans for their medicinal properties. The leaves and stems of peppermint contain menthol, a volatile oil. Peppermint tea helps relieve an upset stomach and improves digestion, and it is said to help relieve tension headaches.