Rooibos
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Aspalathus linearis
Energetics : Cooling + Moistening
Herbal Properties : Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Heart Health, Immune Health, Liver Health
Rooibos is an herb derived from a shrub native to South Africa. When brewed, it makes a delicious red tea with a warm, earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness. It is packed with antioxidants, nutrients, and trace minerals and shows many positive effects on health.
Rooibos is an incredible potent antioxidant as well as anti-inflammatory (Sources 1, 5). Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress, which can support the immune system, production of cellular energy, and possibly increase lifespan (Source 2).
Rooibos showed positive effects on liver health as well as heart health, likely due to its richness in antioxidants and its anti-inflammatory effects. (Source 3) (Source 4).
Precautions :
No known precautions for Rooibos. When in doubt, seek medical professional. None of this is medical advice.
Source 1 (Potent Antioxidant and Antiviral)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8367744/
Source 2 (Antioxidants Effects on Oxidative Stress)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6204759/
Source 3 (Rooibos, Oxidative Stress, Heart Disease)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20833235/
Source 4 (Rooibos + Liver Health)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3652203/
Source 5 (Rooibos’ Anti-Inflammatory Effects)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19419525/