Benefits and Side Effect of Rooibos Tea

Rooibos Tea Origin and Production Site

It is a tea made by finely cutting rooibos leaves and fermenting them.
Rooibos Tea is a coniferous plant native to the Cedarburg Mountains, north of Cape Town, South Africa. Rooibos Tea means red shrub in Afrikaans.
The native Koisans of Cape have long known the efficacy of rooibos tea and collected it with herbs, and the Dutch who moved to Cape used it as a substitute for black tea.
It was spread more than 100 years ago in Europe and is currently distributed to more than 20 countries, including the United States and Japan.

Rooibos Tea efficacy

1. Strengthen bone health
Rooibos Tea contains inorganic substances such as calcium, manganese, and fluoride, which help to strengthen the bones of the body by helping osteoblasts to form strong bones.
Rooibos also contains luteolin and orientin, which can help increase bone mineral content, according to research from the National Library of Medicine.

2. Antioxidant action, cancer prevention
Rooibos Tea is rich in antioxidants such as as asparacin, quercetin, and luteolin, which helps kill cancer cells and prevent cancer cells from growing. These antioxidants are said to be effective in preventing various fats by helping eliminate and neutralize free radicals.

3. Strengthen heart health
The asparacin content in louibose helps to protect heart health by calming inflammation in the bloodstream and helping to expand blood vessels to prevent increased intravascular pressure.
The flavonoids and polyphenols of louibose are also said to be effective in removing toxins and wastes in blood vessels, helping to promote proper circulation in the heart.

4. Gastrointestinal Health
Rooibos Tea contains flavonoids and quercetin, which are said to be effective in protecting the stomach, helping digestion, and reducing gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, stomach cramps and nausea.

5. Prevention of diabetes
Rooibos Tea is rich in asphalt, which helps curb the increase in blood sugar on an empty stomach and improves glucose tolerance. It is also said to be effective in improving insulin resistance, blood glucose balance, and insulin secretion in the pancreas, helping prevent diabetes.

Rooibos Tea Side Effects

1. Rooibos Tea can increase the production of estrogen, a female hormone, so people with diseases sensitive to female hormones, such as breast cancer, should take it carefully.

2. Rooibos Tea is effective in reducing blood pressure, so it is not recommended to take it excessively if you have low blood pressure.

3. Because Rooibos Tea is a cold nature, it is recommended that people who have severe cold hands and feet or have frequent stomachaches should not eat too much.