Description

Rooibos (Aspalathus Linearis) Cut & Sifted Herb / Red Tea

HERB COMMON NAME :  Rooibos

HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Aspalathus Linearis

OTHER NAMES :  Red Bush, Bush Tea, Red Tea, Redbush Tea

FAMILY :  Fabaceae

ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES :

• Element: Fire
• Direction: South
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Chakra: 1st Root (Muladhara) Chakra
• Energy: Yin
• Gender: Feminine

Parts Used:  Leaves (needles), Stems, and Flowers

Description:  Rooibos leaves are used to make an herbal tea that has been popular in Southern Africa for generations, and since the 2000s has gained popularity internationally. The tea has a sweet, slightly nutty, earthy flavor, similar to yerba mate or tobacco.  Rooibos tea does not contain caffeine and has low tannin levels compared to black tea or green tea. It also contains no oxalic acid, making it a good option for people with kidney problems. It is said that its antioxidants can help protect against cancer, heart disease and stroke, as well as protect cells from damage by free radicals. It is usually prepared in the same manner as black tea, sometimes with the addition of milk, lemon, sugar, or honey. It is also served as lattes, cappuccinos or iced tea.

The antioxidant Aspalathin, zinc, natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), and other minerals like potassium, copper, and calcium found in Rooibos can also help reduce stress, promote healthy skin, boost hair growth and healthier hair, reduce inflammation, boost the immune system, ease stomach aches and IBS, and help with breathing problems associated with bronchitis and asthma.

Historical Uses:  Stress, Inflammation, Relaxing, Antioxidants, Digestion, Cleansing, Anti-Spasmodic, Constipation, Detoxifying, Bloating, Skin Issues, Psoriasis, Eczema, Itching, Estrogenic, Menopause, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Dry Skin, Hair Loss, Healthy Hair, Immune Boosting, Heartburn, Acid Reflux, GERD, Nausea, Bronchitis, Asthma, Blood Circulation, High Cholesterol

Mystical Intentions:  Strength, Courage, Determination, Patience, Rejuvenation, Resiliency, Inner Peace, Dream Work, Grounding

Taste & Smell:  A sweet, slightly nutty, earthy flavor similar to yerba mate or tobacco.

Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Rooibos is usually grown in the Cederberg, a small mountainous area in the West Coast District of the Western Cape province of South Africa. There has been lack of success in attempts to grow it elsewhere.

Contraindications & Toxicity:

• Certain compounds in tea can stimulate the production of the female sex hormone, estrogen. Some people with hormone-sensitive conditions, such as breast cancer, may want to avoid this type of tea.
• Drinking large amounts of rooibos tea can cause an increase in liver enzymes.

Constituents: 

• Polyphenols
• Benzoic Acids
• Cinnamic Acids
• Chrysoeriols
• Aspalathin
• Nothofagin
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
• Copper
• Potassium
• Calcium

Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources

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