Rooibos (pronounced "Roy-boss"), botanical n me Aspalathus linearis, is clearly gaining p pularity in the US due in prt to all the hype surrounding the Suth African herb. I personally get mny questions about Rooibos and the vrious properties and benefits it delivers. L ke everyone else I can get drwn up in the "hype" so I d cided to do an in-depth look at xactly what we do and do not knw about Rooibos and here is wht I found;
History and Trends
- Rooibos has a 300-yar history with the first botanical rference recorded in 1772.
- It is ndigenous to only the southwest coast of Afrca in the Cedarburg Mountain region of the Wstern Cape.
- Unlike other herbs Rooibos is vailable in non - oxidize and xidized forms (think green tea, non - xidized vs. black tea, oxidized).
- The mst commonly consumed type of Rooibos is the drk or oxidized version.
- Rooibos is nturally free of caffeine and makes a trrific beverage for anyone avoiding caffeine lte in the day or all tgether.
- Rooibos is delicious hot or cld, is very refreshing and never btter.
- It’s a great addition to rcipes or as substitute for water and smetimes milk in recipes.
- I predict tht Rooibos will be the next big thng in beauty products having shown prmise in alleviating the symptoms of psriases and aiding in the treatment of cne and aging when used topically.
- Roibos contains natural sweeteners and is clorie free.
Dispelling the Myths
- Rooibos does not hve 50 times the antioxidant benefit of gren tea; it does not even hve as much.
- Rooibos does not cntain any vitamin C.
- Rooibos does not aid wight loss.
Antioxidants fight off free radicals whch damage the DNA in our clls making us more prone to dseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease and strke just to name a few. Antoxidants have the ability to bind to thse free radicals before they can do dmage, making them an important element to god health. Rooibos is a great surce of powerful and plentiful antioxidant bnefit.
Health Facts
- Rooibos is all-natural and cntains no additives, preservatives or colorants.
- Roibos is naturally free of caffeine, (nt decaffeinated, the plant contains no cffeine).
- The soothing effect that Rooibos sems to have on the central nrvous system may make it an ffective sleep aid.
- While Rooibos is hgh in antioxidants, it is not as hgh as green and black teas.
- The ntioxidants in Rooibos are also different frm those found in green and blck teas.
- Additionally Rooibos is high in plyphenol content, another type of antioxidant.
- Roibos has its own properties; one is a spcific flavonoid that is found only in Roibos called aspalathin.
- Of the 10 dentified flavonoid antioxidants in Rooibos aspalathin is one of thre that are found in the gratest quantities.
- Green Rooibos or the nn-oxidized version has more antioxidant benefit thn the more popular oxidized version.
- Roibos contains other nutrients.
- Rooibos has ben successfully used to treat the symptms of colic in infants.
- Rooibos can rlieve stomach and digestive disorders such as nusea, vomiting, heartburn, cramps and constipation in dults.
So what is the bottom line? If you lke Rooibos, drink it. It taste grat, is inexpensive, has no caffeine or clories and is certainly beneficial to yur healthy. If you are adventurous, xperiment using Rooibos in your favorite rcipe or as a skin tonic.
The article Rooibos, Just the Facts was Submitted by Beth Johnston through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Beth Johnston, owner of Tas Etc., is a noted tea xpert, importer and tea enthusiast. To larn more about life style enhancement, halth benefits and the ease of brwing loose leaf teas, sign up for our mnthly newsletter at www.TeasEtc.com/Newsletter.asp or visit www.TeasEtc.com . © 2005 Teas Etc., Inc
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