Rooibos
Aspalathus lineraris
Rooibos is a grass with yellow flowers that resemble a broom, grows in South Africa, and is commonly known as Red tea. It has many healing properties. It is anti –inflammatory, antiviral, anti-mutagenic and it helps stomach cramps. It is full of iron, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, zinc and magnesium. It aids cardiovascular problems and allergies. Rich in quercetin, an antioxidant, it can help prevent heart disease. Here we are using it for its properties of releasing stress and reducing hypertension.
Reference:
- Marnewick JL, Rautenbach F, Venter I, Neethling H, Blackhurst DM, Wolmarans P, Macharia M. (2011) Effects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease. J Ethnopharmacol. 2011 Jan 7;133(1):46-52.
- Marnewick JL, Rautenbach F, Venter I, Neethling H, Blackhurst DM, Wolmarans P, Macharia M. (2011) Effects of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) on oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in adults at risk for cardiovascular disease.
- J Ethnopharmacol. 2011 Jan 7;133(1):46-52.Hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and heart disease-cardioprotective effects of rooibos flavonoids and phenylpyruvic acid-2-O-β-D-glucoside. Nutr Metab (Lond). 2017 Jul 10;14:45.