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	The Rooibos Story: page 3
		Her study entailed the isolation of metabolites from Rooibos tea and the subsequent consultation of literature to determine the physiological activities of the isolated compounds.
		Some of the qualities of Rooibos which had previously not been taken note of are, inter alia its antiasthmatic properties which were observed in certain of the isolated compounds, mainly certain terpenoids previously isolated by Japanese researchers.
		Rooibos tea extracts have been used successfully in various dermatological conditions which are associated with active oxygen species produced by polimorphonuclear leucocytes and ultraviolet light.
	www.rooibos.com /story3.html (1388 words)

	Rooibos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rooibos (Afrikaans for red bush; pronounced [rɔɪbɔs]; scientific name Aspalathus linearis) is a member of the legume family of plants and is used to make a tisane (herbal tea).
		Rooibos is becoming more popular in Western countries particularly amongst health-conscious consumers, who appreciate it for its high level of antioxidants and lack of caffeine.
		Although rooibos was first reported in 1772 by botanist Carl Thunberg, the Khoisan people of the area had been using it for ages and were aware of its medicinal value.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rooibos (557 words)

	Rooibos - Herbal Index - herbindex.net
		Rooibos is graded according to colour, flavour, and cut length, with the highest grade labelled "supergrade." The tea has a smooth, non-bitter flavour that is pleasant hot or chilled.
		Rooibos tea should be steeped or brewed with boiling water for a minimum of 5 minutes to release the flavor and the valuable antioxidants and minerals.
		Rooibos tea can be a good alternative to Camellia sinensis for people who prefer the milder taste of a less astringent herbal tea or for those who have digestive problems with tannin-rich beverages.
	www.herbindex.net /rooibos.html (1936 words)

	Rooibos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Rooibos is a nitrogen-fixing shrub native to South Africa.
		Rooibos is a pleasant-tasting beverage that has been used traditionally to sooth digestion and relieve stomach cramps, colic, and diarrhea.
		Rooibos is rich in flavonoids, polyphenols, and phenolic acids (including aspalathin, (+)-catechin, isoquercitrin, luteolin, quercetin, rutin, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and vanillic acid).
	www.kroger.com /hn/Herb/Rooibos.htm (732 words)

	Rooibos, an antioxidant herbal tea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Rooibos (pronounced ROY-boss) was first used hundreds of years ago by the African Bushmen (Khoi people), one of the oldest of the earth’s cultures.
		Rooibos in its traditional form is reddish, hence the Afrikaans name “redbush” or “rooibos”.
		Rooibos has not been fully studied scientifically in humans,so there is sparse information available about its safety in pregnancy or lactation or in people with kidney or liver failure.
	www.health-herbal.com /html/rooibos.html (1295 words)

	Rooibos Tea: Research into Antioxidant and Antimutagenic Properties
		Rooibos is a shrubby legume that is indigenous to the mountains of South Africa’s Western Cape.
		The TBARS values in nmol/g for 24-month-old rats without rooibos tea, 24-month-old rats given rooibos tea, and 5-week-old rats, respectively, were approximately 120, 80, 80 in the frontal cortex; 115, 70, 80 in the occipital cortex; 80, 40, 50 in the hippocampus; and 115, 80, 85 in the cerebellum.
		One study found that a polysaccharide in rooibos leaves may have antiviral activity against the HIV virus, but the polysaccharide had to be chemically extracted from the leaves and is not found in tea made by steeping the leaves in water.
	www.herbalgram.org /herbalgram/articleview.asp?a=2550 (7525 words)

	The Rooibos Story: page 1
		Rooibos tea is a naturally soothing drink, sweet in taste.
		Rooibos tea not only acts as your personal helping hand in fighting allergies and ailments, it is also perfectly suited for growing babies, young children, active teenagers, parents and grandparents alike.
		Rooibos tea is not just a herbal remedy that soothes and invigorates both young and old, it's much, much more.
	www.rooibos.com (917 words)

	Jintu - Rooibos Tea
		Rooibos, meaning "red bush," is a South African plant of the Legume family (Fabaceae, aka Leguminosae), with bright green, needle-like leaves that turn red upon processing.
		During the 1990s, the tea was once again imported; Celestial Seasonings and others, such as Good Earth Teas (for which rooibos is the central herb of their standard blend) and Montego in Canada, have restored it to a prominent position.
		Rooibos continues to be used extensively in South Africa, at a rate of 3,600 tons per year for the domestic market.
	www.itmonline.org /jintu/rooibos.htm (594 words)

	Culinary Teas - Rooibos the Tea Alternative
		Rooibos is often referred to as the red tea because of the beautiful red color of the infusion.
		Rooibos has a lot in common with the traditional tea in that it is available in oxidized and green forms.
		Rooibos differs from traditional teas in that it has no caffeine and it is low in tannins.
	www.culinaryteas.com /Rooibos.html (703 words)

	About Rooibos tea - an herbal tea (tisane) Rooibos is grown in the Western Cape region of South Africa
		Rooibos is fermented in mounds and then spread out to dry in the sunlight.
		Rooibos’ nick name “red bush” does not apply to a live plant since it is green until it is fermented.
		Rooibos contains the minerals, copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese, alpha- hydroxy (for healthy skin) and magnesium (for the nervous system) are also components of this tea.
	www.africantea.com /About_Rooibos_Tea/about_rooibos_tea.html (431 words)

	Rooibos
		Rooibos is widely used for its refreshing taste, and many people believe that it has beneficial effects on health.
		The soothing effect of Rooibos on babies was first discovered by Annekie Theron, and it is now widely used as a milk substitute for infants who are prone to colic.
		Rooibos is rich in flavonoids, and the anti‑spasmodic and anti‑allergic effects have been ascribed to quercetin, one of the main flavonoids in Rooibos.
	www.newlands.ca /rooibos_and_health.htm (1323 words)

	The Tao of Tea
		Rooibos was discovered by the local inhabitants a long time ago, but commercially traded only since 1904, he tells WebMD.
		Rooibos is sometimes used as substitute for milk with colicky babies, says Alvaro Viljoen, PhD, of the department of pharmacy at the University of the Witwatersrand.
		And the health benefits of Rooibos are bound to make it a favorite, he says: rich in antioxidants, rich in vitamin C, caffeine-free, and low in tannins, the residue in teas that can sometimes cause digestive problems.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/14/1671_52295 (1340 words)

	Rooibos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		It is likely that rooibos interferes with histamine, which causes both nasal congestion and stomach upset during both allergic reactions and periods of stress.
		It is likely that rooibos helps to induce sleep both directly, by affecting the metabolism of acetylcholine in the brain and preventing excessive firing of the neurons that cause wakefulness, and indirectly, by blocking hormonal reactions that cause inflammation and pain.
		Rooibos is especially helpful in treating insomnia caused by medications for Alzheimer's disease, but should be used for this purpose only with the knowledge and consent of a physician.
	www.womenfitness.net /herbs/rooibos.htm (469 words)

	ROOIBOS TEA - Red Tea - Red Bush - Caffeine Free
		Rooibos is rich in Quercetin, the bioflavanoid that has been shown to improve capillary strength, aiding in circulation and protects against infections.
		Green Rooibos is of similar properties as the fermented Rooibos tea, but much richer in flavanoids and anti-oxidants, with levels of two to forty times higher.
		Rooibos is effective for relieving skin irritaions such as diaper rash and eczema.
	www.cookscorner.net /Tea/Info_Rooibos.html (706 words)

	Rooibos Limited - The preferred supplier of Rooibos since 1954
		Rooibos is grown only in a small area 250km north of Cape Town in the Cedarberg area and no alternative source of supply of this unique product is available anywhere in the world.
		Rooibos Limited feeds the soil of the Rooibos industry by facilitating education...
		Rooibos Ltd, South Africa’s biggest supplier of Rooibos, is offering two National Certificates for employees in the Rooibos Industry.
	www.rooibosltd.co.za (155 words)

	Rooibos
		Fermented Rooibos against Mutagens: Researchers found that fermented rooibos tea reduced cancer-associated changes in animal cells induced by the mutagens benzo[a]pyrene (B(a)P) and mitomycin C (MMC) both in vitro and in vivo.48 The in vitro part of the study measured chromosomal aberrations in animal cells caused by exposure to the mutagens.
		She says, "Rooibos showed protective effects against DNA damage when tested in an in vitro assay as well as in an in vivo animal system." 53 The in vitro studies found unfermented rooibos was generally more protective against DNA damage than fermented rooibos.
		Rooibos tea can be a good alternative to C. sinensis for people who prefer the milder taste of a less astringent herbal tea or for those who have digestive problems with tannin-rich beverages.
	miraclerooibos.blogspot.com (5485 words)

	Bodybuilding.com - Lisa Marie - Rooibos: Science And Practice!
		Rooibos has comparable amounts of the polyphenol antioxidants, such as flavonoids, that are present in green tea.
		As rooibos has no caffeine, unlike green tea and other teas, higher consumption of rooibos can be comfortably taken without unwanted side effects.
		Studies on rooibos are showing that consumption of this tea provides a safe and effective way to get the benefits of many plant chemicals that protect the body against disease.
	www.bodybuilding.com /fun/lisamarie2.htm (506 words)

	Organic Rooibos tea & Honeybush herbal tea sales online
		Rooibos can be enjoyed in unlimited quantities as part of this daily fluid intake, as it contains no harmful additives.
		Rooibos is low in harmful tannin and therefore does not have a negative effect on the
		Rooibos can strongly be recommended for people suffering from irritability, headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension, as it contains no caffeine and has a soothing effect on the central nervous system.
	www.rooibosltd.ca (678 words)

	Alaska Spice Co. - Rooibos Teas
		Those that consume Rooibos have claimed that it has a soothing effect on headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns and digestive problems.
		Rooibos seeds are planted during February and March.
		Cut Rooibos is bound and milled to a uniform length then bruised between rollers to trigger the fermentation process, which results in the characteristic flavor and sweet aroma.
	www.alaskaspice.com /rooibos.cfm (427 words)

	Rooibos - History of Rooibos, where to buy Pure Rooibos ™, what is Red Bush ??
		Rooibos, Red Tea is a green shrub native to South Africa.
		Rooibos beverage is produced from African plant that belongs to the Fynbos biome.
		Rooibos in the form of tea has been consumed for hundreds of years by the natives of the Cape town region.
	rooibos.org /rooibos.php (200 words)

	Rooibos Tea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Leftover Rooibos can always be stored in the fridge without clouding and re-used at a later stage.
		Use Rooibos Tea as a meat tenderiser or as a base for meat and chicken marinades.
		Rooibos Tea is very economical as the leaves or bags can be used more than once.
	www.rooibos.ch /teatips.html (205 words)

	Stash Tea: Stash Vanilla Rooibos Tea
		Rooibos (pronounce roy-boss) is an indigenous herb of South Africa that is made from the fine needle-like leaves of the "Aspalathus linearis" plant.
		Like green tea, Rooibos is high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which help reduce the risk of many chronic health problems.
		African women enjoy Rooibos during pregnancy because it is high in iron, contains no caffeine, and relieves heartburn and nausea.
	www.stashtea.com /w-111806.htm (573 words)

	Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea, Redbush Tea
		Rooibos increases the absorption of iron in the body.
		Rooibos contains potassium and copper minerals that are necessary for several metabolic functions.
		Rooibos is often prescribed for nervous tension and mild depression as it makes a relaxing sedative.
	www.savannahimports.com /health.htm (457 words)

	GHS Rooibos Tea from South Africa
		Rooibos tea can be reheated many times without any loss of its nutritional value or its flavorful taste.
		Rooibos tea is naturally caffeine and acid free, contains no preservatives, additives, nor colorants of any kind and no carbohydrates.
		Rooibos tea is naturally sweet and most drink it plain without adding sugar.
	www.antiaginglifeextension.com /rooibos_redbush_tea/default.asp?a=2115 (1759 words)

	Rooibos Tea - Red Tea
		Rooibos “Red Tea”: Sweet smooth taste with 50 times the antioxidant properties of Green tea.
		You can drink Rooibos with milk and sugar, but try it first on its own or with a slice of fresh lemon.
		Rooibos Tea can be reheated without loss of flavor.
	www.bluemoontea.com /rooibostea.htm (212 words)

	African Rooibos Tea - Rooibos prepared as a hot tea or iced tea can also help heal some skin conditions, ease allergies ...
		African Rooibos Tea - Rooibos prepared as a hot tea or iced tea can also help heal some skin conditions, ease allergies and more...Rooibos essence is often used as..
		Rooibos is delicious when prepared as a hot tea or served on ice for a flavorful iced tea
		Rooibos and Rooibos Tea - cultivation from seed to delicious cup of Rooibos tea.
	rooibosusa.com (163 words)

	Rooibos Tea from Culinary Teas
		Rooibos contains no caffeine and tannins that can be irritating to some.
		Those that consume rooibos have claimed that it has a soothing effect on allergies, headaches, disturbed sleep patterns and digestive problems.
		Rooibos originated in South Africa where the locals discovered that the needle-like leaves of the Aspalathus Linearis plant made a tasty and aromatic tea.
	www.culinaryteas.com /Rooibos_Teas.html (83 words)

	Rooibos Tea and Other Herbal Products from Herbal Teas International
		Rooibos was discovered around the turn of the 19th century by the indigenous people of the Cedarberg region, where the bush was found growing wild on the mountain slopes.
		The needle-like Rooibos leaves were cut, bruised, fermented and sun dried, later to be infused to provide a delicious beverage, hot or chilled, which was found to have highly beneficial effects.
		Today, medical science is discovering the compounds naturally present in Rooibos tea that make it a popular and healthy beverage choice for those who want to enhance their health through nutrition and lifestyle.
	www.rooibos.us /rooibos/index.html (341 words)

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