Western Herbalism
Rooibos
Aspalathus linearis
Also known as Red Bush, Red Tea.
Rooibos acts primarily as: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Hypoglycemic, Cardioprotective, Hepatoprotective, Caffeine-free relaxant. Secondary actions include Antioxidant, Calm and soothe, Support metabolism, Protect the vasculature, Gentle digestive.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- General antioxidant and wellness tea
- Infant colic and digestive cramping (traditional South African use)
- Mild anxiety and restlessness
- Metabolic syndrome and dysglycemia (adjunct)
- Cardiovascular protection
- Eczema and skin irritation (topical/internal)
- A caffeine-free, low-tannin alternative to black or green tea
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion | Infusion: 1-2 tsp dried leaf per cup, steep 5-10 min, several cups daily | |
| Tincture (1:5) | Tincture (1:5): 2-4 ml three times daily | 2-4 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Rooibos acts primarily as: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Hypoglycemic, Cardioprotective, Hepatoprotective, Caffeine-free relaxant. Secondary actions include Antioxidant, Calm and soothe, Support metabolism, Protect the vasculature, Gentle digestive.
indications. Rooibos is traditionally indicated for: General antioxidant and wellness tea, Infant colic and digestive cramping (traditional South African use), Mild anxiety and restlessness, Metabolic syndrome and dysglycemia (adjunct), Cardiovascular protection, Eczema and skin irritation (topical/internal), A caffeine-free, low-tannin alternative to black or green tea.
constituents. Notable constituents of Rooibos include: Unique dihydrochalcone aspalathin, Nothofagin, Flavonoids (quercetin, rutin, orientin, isoorientin), Phenolic acids, Low tannin, No caffeine.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Rooibos: Infusion: 1-2 tsp dried leaf per cup, steep 5-10 min, several cups daily; Tincture (1:5): 2-4 ml three times daily; Standardized extract: per product; Suitable for long-term daily use and for children
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