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Rooibos Aspalathus linearis

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Common Names
Rooibos , Redbush Tea, Red tea
Botanical Name
Aspalathus linearis
Family
FABACEAE or LEGUMINOSAE Pea Family
Rooibos Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Cholesterol Control * Culinary * General Health Tonics * Insomnia *
Properties: Anti-inflammatory* Stimulant* Antioxidant*
Parts Used: Leaves
Constituents:aspalathin, a flavonoid, trace fluoride, calcium and manganese, tannin

The vibrant amber colour of Rooibos comes from the natural colour that develops during the post-harvest oxidation process, brought about by natural enzymes in the plant as they are dried in the sun. This natural fermentation process enriches the flavour of the leaves and gives them their distinctive red colour. Rooibos is naturally caffeine free and therefore suitable for children, infants and breast-feeding mothers. Rooibos contains low amounts of tannin, the astringent, bitter-tasting plant polyphenols that bind and precipitate proteins and interfere with iron absorption in the body.

Side Effects:
After centuries of use, no negative side effects of Rooibos have ever been recorded.
How to Use: Rooibos
Preparation Methods :Rooibos herbal tea has a slightly sweet and fruity flavor that can be enjoyed plain hot or cold. The traditional South African rooibos is served as a hot beverage with milk, sweetened with sugar or honey.

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referencesRooibos Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Cholesterol Control * Culinary * General Health Tonics * Insomnia *
Rooibos for :Cancer fighting antioxidents
Cancer fighting antioxidents Rooibos is a good source of antioxidants and is the only known source of a potent antioxidant aspalathin, which could play a role in combating several lifestyle diseases. Rooibos has proven cancer-fighting properties in animal research studies. Japanese research into the effects of oligosaccharides, also found in Rooibos, indicates that these compounds may aid the immune system in fighting viral infections.

. Health benefits of rooibos. (2005-2006), South African Rooibos Council

Plant Description


  • Flowers:Small yellow flowers. Each flower produces a small legume with a single seed inside.
  • Leaves: Needle like
  • Distribution:Rooibos belongs to the Aspalathus plant group, which consists of more than 200 species originating in the Cedarberg mountains of South Africa (rooibos grows exclusively in the Cedarberg Mountain region and around Clanwilliam and Citrusdal, due to the specific climatic and geological conditions of the region).

History and Traditions
historyRooibos (Afrikaans for 'red bush'; pronounced 'ROY-BOSS') The ancient Khoi and San people are believed to be the first to discover that the needle-like Rooibos leaves can be used to make a refreshing brew. Early Dutch settlers at the Cape started drinking Rooibos as an alternative to the very expensive black tea from Europe. Large-scale cultivation and industrial processing of the plant started during the 1930s.
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