tea

(te) [L. the’a]. 1. The dried leaves of The'a chinen’sts. They contain thein (caffein) and tannic acid, and are used in infusion as a conservant, stimulant, and exhilarant. 2. A decoction of the above, used as a beverage. 3. Any decoction or infusion of a medicinal plant. breast-t. Same as specics pec to rales. emollient t. See species emollicntes. James’ t., Labrador t., the plant Le'dum latifo'lium, of the United States and Canada, used domestically as a tonic and pectoral. t.-mixture. See species. St. Germain t. Same as species laxantes. teamsters’ t., a decoction of Eph'edra anti syph i lit'‘ica: a popular remedy for venereal disorders. worm-t., compound infusion of spigelia and senna, containing also manna and fennel. Dose, 1-5 fl.oz. (30-150 C.c.).