A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. It is the source of an herbal tea that is commonly consumed in South Africa. Members contain aspalathin and other polyphenols (PHENOLS).

Hepatoprotective effect of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) on CCl4-induced liver damage in rats. (1/10)

Hepatoprotective properties of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) were investigated in a rat model of liver injury induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)). Rooibos tea, like N-acetyl-L-cysteine which was used for the comparison, showed histological regression of steatosis and cirrhosis in the liver tissue with a significant inhibition of the increase of liver tissue concentrations of malondialdehyde, triacylglycerols and cholesterol. Simultaneously, rooibos tea significantly suppressed mainly the increase in plasma activities of aminotransferases (ALT, AST), alkaline phosphatase and billirubin concentrations, which are considered as markers of liver functional state. The antifibrotic effect in the experimental model of hepatic cirrhosis of rats suggests the use of rooibos tea as a plant hepatoprotector in the diet of patients with hepatopathies.  (+info)

Regeneration of coenzyme Q9 redox state and inhibition of oxidative stress by Rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) administration in carbon tetrachloride liver damage. (2/10)

The effect of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) on liver antioxidant status and oxidative stress was investigated in rat model of carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage. Synthetic antioxidant N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) was used for comparison. Administration of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) for 10 weeks decreased liver concentrations of reduced and oxidized forms of coenzyme Q9 (CoQ9H2 and CoQ9), reduced -tocopherol content and simultaneously increased the formation of malondialdehyde (MDA) as indicator of lipid peroxidation. Rooibos tea and NAC administered to CCl4-damaged rats restored liver concentrations of CoQ9H2 and alpha-tocopherol and inhibited the formation of MDA, all to the values comparable with healthy animals. Rooibos tea did not counteract the decrease in CoQ9, whereas NAC was able to do it. Improved regeneration of coenzyme Q9 redox state and inhibition of oxidative stress in CCl4-damaged livers may explain the beneficial effect of antioxidant therapy. Therefore, the consumption of rooibos tea as a rich source of natural antioxidants could be recommended as a market available, safe and effective hepatoprotector in patients with liver diseases.  (+info)

Rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) partially prevents oxidative stress in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. (3/10)

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of rooibos tea as a natural source of a wide scale of antioxidants on the prevention and treatment of oxidative stress in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Expected significant changes of biochemical parameters characteristic for experimental diabetic state were found in plasma and tissues eight weeks after single dose streptozotocin application. Administration of aqueous and alkaline extracts of rooibos tea (or N-acetyl-L-cysteine for comparison) to diabetic rats did not affect markers of the diabetic status (glucose, glycated hemoglobin and fructosamine). Besides the parameters characterizing hepatotoxic effect of streptozotocin, rooibos tea significantly lowered advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in the plasma and in different tissues of diabetic rats, particularly MDA concentration in the lens. From these results we can conclude that antioxidant compounds in rooibos tea partially prevent oxidative stress and they are effective in both hydrophobic and hydrophilic biological systems. Therefore, rooibos tea as a commonly used beverage can be recommended as an excellent adjuvant support for the prevention and therapy of diabetic vascular complications, particularly for protecting ocular membrane systems against their peroxidation by reactive oxygen species.  (+info)

Phytoestrogens from Aspalathus linearis. (4/10)

From the leaves of Aspalathus linearis, 24 known compounds and a new one, aspalalinin (25), were isolated. The structures of the compounds were determined mainly based on spectral evidence. The absolute configuration of aspalalinin was presented on the basis of X-ray analysis. Each isolate was assessed for its estrogenic activity by an estrogen ELISA assay. Compounds 12, 15, and 24 showed the estrogenic activity.  (+info)

Augmentation of antigen-specific antibody production and IL-10 generation with a fraction from Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) tea. (5/10)

Rooibos tea was extracted with boiling water. The aqueous extract was chromatographed in a Diaion HP20 column eluted stepwise with water, 25%, 50% and 75% (v/v) aqueous methanol, and 100% methanol. The water eluate (fraction A) showed an augmenting effect on anti-ovalbumin (anti-OVA) immunoglobulin M (IgM) production in OVA-stimulated murine splenocytes in vitro. Fraction A also showed a strong augmenting effect on interleukin-10 generation in murine splenocytes. Furthermore, continuous ingestion of fraction A was found to increase the anti-OVA IgM level in the sera of OVA-immunized mice.  (+info)

Nodulation of Cyclopia spp. (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae) by Burkholderia tuberum. (6/10)

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Species of the genus Burkholderia, from the Betaproteobacteria, have been isolated from legume nodules, but so far they have only been shown to form symbioses with species of Mimosa, sub-family Mimosoideae. This work investigates whether Burkholderia tuberum strains STM678 (isolated from Aspalathus carnosa) and DUS833 (from Aspalathus callosa) can nodulate species of the South African endemic papilionoid genera Cyclopia (tribe Podalyrieae) and Aspalathus (Crotalarieae) as well as the promiscuous legume Macroptilium atropurpureum (Phaseoleae). METHODS: Bacterial strains and the phylogeny of their symbiosis-related (nod) genes were examined via 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Seedlings were grown in liquid culture and inoculated with one of the two strains of B. tuberum or with Sinorhizobium strain NGR 234 (from Lablab purpureus), Mesorhizobium strain DUS835 (from Aspalathus linearis) or Methylobacterium nodulans (from Crotalaria podocarpa). Some nodules, inoculated with green fluorescence protein (GFP)-tagged strains, were examined by light and electron microscopy coupled with immunogold labelling with a Burkholderia-specific antibody. The presence of active nitrogenase was checked by immunolabelling of nitrogenase and by the acetylene reduction assay. B. tuberum STM678 was also tested on a wide range of legumes from all three sub-families. KEY RESULTS: Nodules were not formed on any of the Aspalathus spp. Only B. tuberum nodulated Cyclopia falcata, C. galioides, C. genistoides, C. intermedia and C. pubescens. It also effectively nodulated M. atropurpureum but no other species tested. GFP-expressing inoculant strains were located inside infected cells of C. genistoides, and bacteroids in both Cyclopia spp. and M. atropurpureum were immunogold-labelled with antibodies against Burkholderia and nitrogenase. Nitrogenase activity was also shown using the acetylene reduction assay. This is the first demonstration that a beta-rhizobial strain can effectively nodulate papilioinoid legumes. CONCLUSIONS: Papilionoid legumes from widely different tribes can be nodulated by beta-rhizobia, forming both indeterminate (Cyclopia) and determinate (Macroptilium) nodules.  (+info)

Anti-oxidative effects of rooibos tea extract on autoxidation and thermal oxidation of lipids. (7/10)

Powdered rooibos tea extract (RTE), which is rich in polyphenols, is made from rooibos tea by freeze-drying. "Rooibos" is Afrikaans for "red bush," and the scientific name is "Aspalathus linearis." It is a broom-like member of the legume family of plants and is used to make an herbal tea which has been popular in South Africa for generations and is now consumed in many countries. In the present work, the anti-oxidative effect of RTE on oils and fats in autoxidation or thermal oxidation was studied, and it was confirmed that RTE has a very strong anti-oxidative effect on emulsifying oils owing to the water-soluble polyphenols such as rutin and quercetin contained in RTE. RTE was found to have a strong ability to quench radicals generated in the water phase, and to confer higher thermal stability against deep fat frying than tocopherol. But RTE showed little anti-oxidative effect on frying oil because of its lower oil-solubility.  (+info)

African legumes: a vital but under-utilized resource. (8/10)

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... neglecta T. M. Salter Aspalathus nigra L. Aspalathus nivea Thunb. Aspalathus nudiflora Harv. Aspalathus obliqua R. ... Aspalathus humilis Bolus Aspalathus hypnoides R. Dahlgren Aspalathus hystrix L. f. Aspalathus incana R. Dahlgren Aspalathus ... Aspalathus caespitosa R. Dahlgren Aspalathus calcarata Harv. Aspalathus calcarea R. Dahlgren Aspalathus callosa L. Aspalathus ... Aspalathus fourcadei L. Bolus Aspalathus frankenioides DC. Aspalathus fusca Thunb. Aspalathus galeata E. Mey. Aspalathus ...
It somewhat resembles the related Aspalathus smithii, Aspalathus leucophylla, Aspalathus subtingens and Aspalathus lactea. This ... Aspalathus genus - SANBI R.Dahlgren (1988). Crotalarieae (Aspalathus). Flora of southern Africa 16(3): 264-265. Aspalathus ... Aspalathus steudeliana is a species of Aspalathus shrub, which occurs in the Breede River Valley and Overberg regions of the ...
Aspalathus genus - SANBI R.Dahlgren (1988). Crotalarieae (Aspalathus). Flora of southern Africa 16(3): 158-159. Aspalathus ... Aspalathus millefolia is a species of Aspalathus shrub, which occurs in the Overberg region of the Western Cape Province, South ... It somewhat resembles its relative Aspalathus ciliaris. This species is indigenous to the Overberg region, in the southern ...
... is a species of flowering plant in the genus Aspalathus. Prior to its rediscovery in 2016, Aspalathus ... Aspalathus cordicarpa is found around Garcia's Pass, in sands or sandstone gravel at mid altitudes. As of the 2006 ... "Aspalathus cordicarpa". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 April 2022. Preez, Brian du (2016- ... 12-01). "Heartfruit Capegorse (Aspalathus cordicarpa)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2022-04-16. Data related to Aspalathus ...
Aspalathus linearis). Archaeological records suggest that Aspalathus linearis could have been used thousands of years ago, but ... "Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f.) R.Dahlgren". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 15 December 2021. Muofhe, M.L.; Dakora, F.D. (1999). " ... Aspalathus linearis has a small endemic range in the wild, but horticultural techniques to maximize production have been ... "Aspalathus linearis". PlantZAfrica. Retrieved 15 January 2020. Stander, M.A.; Brendler, T.; Redelinghuys, H.; Van Wyk, B.-E. ( ...
Aspalathus spp. Baptisia spp. Baptisia australis Bituminaria spp. Bituminaria bituminosa Bolusafra spp. Bolusia spp. Burtonia ...
Aspalathus kraussiana Meisn. and many more. In 1878 a species of African amphisbaenian, Cynisca kraussi, was named in his honor ...
endemic Aspalathus myrtillifolia Benth. endemic Aspalathus neglecta T.M.Salter, endemic Aspalathus nigra L. endemic Aspalathus ... endemic Genus Aspalathus: Aspalathus abbottii C.H.Stirt. & Muasya, endemic Aspalathus abietina Thunb. endemic Aspalathus ... endemic Aspalathus fourcadei L.Bolus, endemic Aspalathus frankenioides DC. endemic Aspalathus fusca Thunb. endemic Aspalathus ... endemic Aspalathus grobleri R.Dahlgren, endemic Aspalathus heterophylla L.f. endemic Aspalathus hirta E.Mey. endemic Aspalathus ...
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aloeides clarki. Wikispecies has information ...
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. They shelter in the nests of Lepisiota capensis ants during the day. Wikimedia Commons ...
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. They shelter under rocks close to their food plant. Wikimedia Commons has media related ...
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. Aloeides damarensis damarensis (Western, Northern and Eastern Cape and south-western ...
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aloeides caffrariae. Wikispecies has information ...
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aloeides gowani. Wikispecies has information ...
The larvae probably feed on Aspalathus species. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aloeides lutescens. Wikispecies has ...
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The larvae feed on Aspalathus spinosa species. The larvae hide under stones near the stem of their food plant. They are ...
The larvae probably feed on Aspalathus species. Aloeides carolynnae carolynnae (fynbos in the West Cape, the Slanghoek Valley) ...
The specific epithet (aspalathoides) means "Aspalathus-like". This species of pea grows in heath, woodland and forest and is ...
The specific epithet (aspalathoides) means "like Aspalathus". This pultenaea grows in the south of Western Australia in the ...
The larvae bore the roots of Aspalathus linearis. They are considered the principal insect pest associated with rooibos or red ... Aspalathus linearis (Fabaceae), in South Africa v t e (Articles with short description, Short description is different from ...
The larvae bore the roots of Aspalathus linearis. They are considered one of the principal insect pest associated with rooibos ...
of which 55 are in Aspalathus), Poaceae (141 spp.), and Ericaceae (112 spp. of which 103 are in Erica). There are also 38 spp. ...
Wiborgia mucronata (L.f.) Druce Aspalathus bidouwensis R.Dahlgren Indigofera adenocarpa E.Mey. Indigofera arrecta A.Rich. ...
The larvae feed on Centella, Aspalathus, and Zygophyllum species. They are attended to by Crematogaster liengmei ants. ...
It includes rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), harvested for sale as a tisane. The Crotalarieae arose 31.2 ± 3.4 million years ago ... Crotalarieae comprises the following genera: Aspalathus L. Bolusia Benth. Calobota Eckl. & Zeyh. Crotalaria L. Euchlora Eckl ...
... is a variety of wine in which wood from the rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) plants is ... De Wet, A (2015) The use of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) as wood alternative in red winemaking, ... During the maturation phase of rooibos wine, the wood of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) is used ... Morton, Julia F. (1983). "Rooibos tea, aspalathus linearis, a caffeineless, low-tannin beverage". Economic Botany. 37 (2): 164- ...
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species and Hermannia depressa. Aloeides trimeni trimeni (from the Eastern Cape to Free State, ...
The larvae feed on Aspalathus species, a genus of legumes. They are attended to by Pheidole capensis ants. Wikimedia Commons ...
Aspalathus linearis,/i, plant material sensitive to environmental contamination. This review covers the safety data from ... Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) alters secretome trace amine profile of probiotic and commensal microbes in vitro. Pretorius L, ... The toxic contaminants of Aspalathus linearis plant material as well as herb-drug interactions may constitute the health risk ... The toxic contaminants of Aspalathus linearis plant material as well as herb-drug interactions may constitute the health risk ...
... english common names and plant family group on Aspalathus exilis Harv. . Plant of Fabaceae botanical family. Plant id # id # ... Taxonommical information on Aspalathus exilis Harv.. Botanical information such as scientific names, ... Aspalathus frankenioides DC. var. a poliotes (Eckl. & Zeyh.) Harv. 20.00% Aspalathus frankenioides DC. var. a chortophila (Eckl ... Aspalathus divaricata Thunb. forma microphylla (DC.) Harv. 25.00% Aspalathus frankenioides DC. var. intermedia (Eckl. & Zeyh.) ...
Rooibos, or red tea, is a plant native to the Cape Town region of South Africa.
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Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract, Pogostemon Cablin ...
Aspalathus Aspalathlus is one of the healing herbs for your eyes that contain liberal amounts of antioxidants that can greatly ...
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The effect of Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f.) R.Dahlgren and its compounds on tyrosinase and melanogenesis.. Blom van Staden A; ...
Recipes : H(200x) weakened immune system, infusion of the tea bag of Aspalathus linearis which is sold. ...
A review of the bioactivity of South African herbal teas: rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia). ... South African herbal teas: Aspalathus linearis, Cyclopia spp. and Athrixia phylicoides--a review. Joubert E, Gelderblom WC, ... Joubert E, Gelderblom WC, Louw A, de Beer D. South African herbal teas: Aspalathus linearis, Cyclopia spp, and Athrixia ... Hepatoprotective effect of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) on CCl4-induced liver damage in rats. Physiol Res. 2003;52(4):461- ...
Made from 100% Rooibos tea (Aspalathus Linearis).. Nutritional information. Average values. Per 100ml serving ...
Aspalathus linearis Narrower Concept UI. M0591201. Registry Number. txid155124. Terms. Aspalathus linearis Preferred Term Term ... Aspalathus Preferred Term Term UI T478219. Date01/18/2002. LexicalTag NON. ThesaurusID NLM (2003). ... Aspalathus Preferred Concept UI. M0411379. Registry Number. txid70004. Related Numbers. txid155124. Scope Note. A plant genus ... Aspalathus linearis Rooibos Registry Number. txid70004. Related Numbers. txid155124. Public MeSH Note. 2003. History Note. 2003 ...
D. Edwards , A. Horn , D. Taylor , V. Savolainen & J. A. Hawkins 2008: DNA barcoding of a large genus, Aspalathus L. (Fabaceae) ...
Another type of tea with antioxidant properties is rooibos, or "redbush tea," which is prepared from the Aspalathus linearis ... There are many other types of teas and infusions using various other plants, such as Aspalathus linearis, which is better known ...
Aspalathus B01.650.940.800.575.912.250.401.087 Astragalus Plant B01.650.940.800.575.912.250.401.087.500 Astragalus gummifer ...
Ghayur MN, Gilani AH (2021). Species-specific spasmolytic effect of Aspalathus linearis aqueous crude extract. Pharmacognosy ...
Caffeine-free Rooibos tea is derived from the leaves and stems of Aspalathus linearis. It does not contain catechins but does ...
Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca (Sea Kelp) Extract, ...
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Genus Aspalathus As per Charles Stirton: If the keel is hairy then A. chortophila, if hairless then A. gerrardii. Unfortunately ...
Aspalathus linearis Narrower Concept UI. M0591201. Registry Number. txid155124. Terms. Aspalathus linearis Preferred Term Term ... Aspalathus Preferred Term Term UI T478219. Date01/18/2002. LexicalTag NON. ThesaurusID NLM (2003). ... Aspalathus Preferred Concept UI. M0411379. Registry Number. txid70004. Related Numbers. txid155124. Scope Note. A plant genus ... Aspalathus linearis Rooibos Registry Number. txid70004. Related Numbers. txid155124. Public MeSH Note. 2003. History Note. 2003 ...
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The mild taste of Africa-grown rooibos-pronounced Roy-boss-(Aspalathus linearis) has made it a very popular ingredient in ...
Aspalathus Linearis Rooibos Tea Extract. Aspalathus linearis Rooibos Tea extract is used in natural skin care products for its ...
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis): The needles from this South African bush contain flavanoids, which are free-radical-fighting ...
Aspalathus , Camellia sinensis , Fabaceae , Fusarium , Micotoxinas , Animais , Humanos , Aspalathus/química , Antifúngicos/ ... Antioxidantes/análise , Aspalathus/química , Animais , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Aspalathus/ ... Aspalathus/química , Quimioprevenção , Fabaceae/química , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Pele/efeitos dos fármacos , Chá/ ... Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos), which has been reported to aid stress-related symptoms linked to metabolic diseases, contains a ...
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Water/Aqua/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin. May Contain (+/-):CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI ...
  • Rooibos tea is brewed using Aspalathus linearis plant material sensitive to environmental contamination. (nih.gov)
  • Aspalathus linearis (Burm. (africamuseum.be)
  • H(200x) weakened immune system, infusion of the tea bag of Aspalathus linearis which is sold. (africamuseum.be)
  • 12. The effect of Aspalathus linearis (Burm.f. (nih.gov)
  • Made from 100% Rooibos tea (Aspalathus Linearis) . (redespresso.com)
  • There are many other types of teas and infusions using various other plants, such as Aspalathus linearis , which is better known as "rooibos" or "redbush. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Caffeine-free Rooibos tea is derived from the leaves and stems of Aspalathus linearis. (holisticprimarycare.net)
  • The mild taste of Africa-grown rooibos-pronounced Roy-boss-(Aspalathus linearis) has made it a very popular ingredient in various herbal-tea blends. (vibrantlife.com)
  • Aspalathus linearis Rooibos Tea extract is used in natural skin care products for it's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. (pelledolcespa.com)
  • The antifungal activities of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and honeybush (Cyclopia species) tea extracts reduced the growth of plant pathogen Botrytis cinerea, but their efficacy against Fusarium spp. (bvsalud.org)
  • In South Africa, rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and honeybush (Cyclopia species) contain polyphenols with significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. (bvsalud.org)