ROOIBOS:

Plant name: Aspalathus linearis   

Active Constituents:   Polyphenols Aspalathin and Nothofagin 

Medicinal Properties: 

• Demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities through its unique polyphenol content 
• Caffeine-free and comparatively low tannin status 
• Contains sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and trace elements such as zinc.  
• The large number of flavonoids contained in Rooibos might play some role in this mechanism and antioxidant activities 
• Rooibos tea may reduce DNA damage from oxidation stress by its anti-oxidative activity in vivo.  
• Other physiological effects include such as anti-microbial activity in cells an inhibitory effect on oxidative stress, and hepatoprotective effects (liver)