Asphalathi linearis herba

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.03.2025

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Synonym(s)

Massaitee; Rooibos tea; Rooibos Tea

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Dried leaves and stems of rooibos. Asphalathi linearis herba is a frequently used type of tea which is also used medicinally and is therefore classified as a herbal drug.

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Empirical medicine: (South Africa) Stomach and intestinal cramps, externally for skin problems. For relaxation, also for allergies and to prevent tooth decay due to its fluorine content.

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Asphalathi linearis herba contains the minerals copper and fluoride, 4 to 5% hydrolyzable tannins (gallotannins) and the following flavonoids: luteolin, quercitin, quercetin, rutoside, isoquercitin, vextin, asphalathin (unfermented 3 to 12 %) and nothofagin (unfermented up to 1.2 %), due to the polyphenols it contains it has a corresponding antioxidant effect.

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Rooibos tea has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-allergenic, antimutagenic and anti-carcinogenic properties. In addition, it lowers LDL and triglyceride levels and thus has a preventive effect against arteriosclerosis.

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Asphalathi linearis herba is used for external application in cosmetic products or for diaper dermatitis. For internal use in gastrointestinal tract complaints, to increase general well-being, for the prophylaxis of arteriosclerosis and as a drink during sports.

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It is advisable to take a cup of tea several times a day at about 2.5 g per cup.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known adverse effects.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

There are no known contraindications.

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There are no known interactions with other drugs.

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  2. Smit-Van Schalkwyk M et al. (2020) Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) protects against nicotineinduced vascular injury and oxidative stress in Wistar rats. Cardiovasc J Afr. 31:81-90. doi: 10.5830/CVJA-2019-052. Epub 2020 Feb 7. PMID: 32031565.
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Last updated on: 29.03.2025

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles