rooibos

A great antioxidant tea. You know the benefits of green tea, well this is RED tea., which is a mild, slightly sweet tea with antioxidant properties 30 times greater than green tea, and very low levels of tannins, unlike black and green tea. And it is very low in polyphenols, so it will not interfere with other herbs or medications. As with green tea, Rooibos is also anti-cancer. This is in large part due to a chemical in red tea that is very similar in structure, and with the same properties, as superoxide dismutase (SOD), an antioxidant, antiinflammatory and immune stimulatory enzyme produced by cells. SOD also responds to interferons, producing peroxides that help to kill cancer cells, kill pathogens, and activate white blood cells. Used for nervous tension, asthma, allergies, digestive problems, gout, lowering LDL cholesterol and raising HDL cholesterol.

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Rooibos tea is produced when these leaves are bruised, allowed to oxidise for 24 h and then dried (Joubert and de Beer 2011).

Role of soil quality in declining rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) tea yields in the Clanwilliam area, South Africa

The most abundant flavonoid in rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) is aspalathin, a dihydrochalcone C-glycoside.

Safety and efficacy of herbal tea for patients with diabetes mellitus

Antispasmodic effect of Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus linearis) is mediated predominantly through K channel activation.

Short communication - URINARY BLADDER RELAXANT EFFECT OF ARTEMISIA VULGARIS AND ASPALATHUS LINEARIS

Similar results were reported by Joubert and de Villiers (1997) in rooibos tea where less chlorophyll was present in sun-dried than in tea dried under controlled conditions.

Effect of different drying methods on chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides)

In another significant deal, South Africa's multi-million-dollar Rooibos tea industry has received a boost after Rooibos has secured 'geographic indicator status' as part of the agreement.

South Africa: Minister hails new EU/SADC partnership

[ClickPress, Wed Jun 18 2014] The active promotion of rooibos by public health institutions helped boost volume sales for rooibos tea in South Africa.

New Market Research Report: Tea in South Africa

(2011) showed that chronic consumption of 6 cups of rooibos tea for 6 weeks significantly improved lipid profiles and the redox status of healthy adults at risk for developing CVD.

The cardioprotective effect of an aqueous extract of fermented rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on cultured cardiomyocytes derived from diabetic rats

is President's Choice Sparkling Rooibos Tea with Lemon & Cranberry Flavours.

No longer the first choice

"and when the two compounds are combined the results are remarkable." (See box 'How rooibos tea holds out hope for diabetics')

Foreign hawks circle over magical rooibos reputation: the red beverage made from South Africa's rooibos plant has always been popular both in Africa and abroad. Research now indicates that its properties can help in curing several diseases, including diabetes. But, due to inadequate intellectual property rights protection, the name is open to abuse from foreign players trying to cash in on its growing demand. Tom Nevin report

Swap your daily coffee for South African rooibos tea, and experience the change in your body.

KNOWHOW-Kitchen notes

Drinking non-caffeinated tea can be another way to keep hydrated when you are too chilly for water; when I'm running errands or post-gym, I often pack or pick up a chamomile or rooibos tea (both of which may confer benefits to skin via antioxidants), which are delicious and warming to sip on.

Healthy skin resolutions

Rooibos tea (say it as roo-ee-bosh) is an antioxidant powerhouse that rivals its green cousin, without any caffeine.

To your health