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.
(te) 1. Camellia sinensis or its dried leaves, which contain caffeine, theophylline, tannic acid, and a volatile oil. Tea is either green or black depending on the curing method. 2. a decoction of these leaves, used as a stimulating beverage or soothing drink for various abdominal discomforts. Green tea has been used for prevention of dental caries and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine, ayurveda, and homeopathy. 3. any decoction or infusion.