I Heart Red Tea.

I Heart Red Tea.

Native  to a small region in the Western Cape of South Africa, Rooibos  (Aspalathus linearis) is an herb commonly used to make an herbal tea  sometimes called a “red tea”.

Rooibos  is commonly also used as a substitute and prepared similarly to black  tea, though its flavor is more like Hibiscus tea, and it is  caffeine-free.

Rooibos  contains no caffeine, a lighter amount of tannins than black teas, but  does contain lots of good antioxidant polyphenols.

Higher quality/grades of Rooibos contain more leaf to stem material, and results in stronger color and flavor.

As  its range is very limited, and it relies on associations with local  soil microorganisms, some scientists fear that the future survival of  Rooibos may be at jeopardy with climate change.

Since  its introduction to international markets, the scientific investigation  on the benefits of Rooibos have mounted, and shown it to exhibit  antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitdiabetic, as well as modulatory  effects on the immune system, lipid metabolism and adrenal  steroidogenesis.

Rooibos  has effects on multiple targets relevant to cardiovascular disease, for  this reason it is recommended in the promotion of heart health.

Rooibos  has a history of traditional use for antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory  and anti-nociceptive effects on the gut, which also has been backed by  some evidence in scientific investigation.

The  antioxidant benefits of Rooibos are also being studied for their  potential on the skin and in the digestive tract. Numerous antioxidant  and bioactive compounds are present, including one called aspalathin,  found to promote blood sugar balance.

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*This  content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not  intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice  or treatment from a personal physician.

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