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REGULAR versus green Tea Red Tea

- Tea has taken the world by storm. Both tea fermented and unfermented Rooibos is sold mainly as health drink but also used as raw material in the cosmetics industry. Green Tea Tea is the unfermented version and has a lighter, fruity taste than regular Rooibos tea. Rooibos Tea has no astringent taste normal tea and green tea.

- The unfermented Rooibos emerged in response to recent interest in the health benefits associated with antioxidants found in tea. Green Rooibos extract, in particular, is a very powerful natural antioxidant.

- Traditionally, Rooibos tea is fermented after harvesting, which gives the unique color and aroma to tea. Many antioxidants are destroyed during the fermentation process and also has an effect on Aspalathin, anti-allergic property.

- With Green Rooibos, natural fermentation and oxidation process is stopped immediately after harvest. It is steamed or heated to prevent oxidation and rolled and dried. Green Rooibos is 100 times more antioxidants and 10 times more than regular Rooibos aspalathin fermented. The antioxidants in Rooibos are relevant to both internal and external health.

HEALTH BENEFITS FOR ALL!

- Rooibos tea contains antioxidants, polyphenols, including phenolic acids and flavonoids that are potent free radical scavengers.

- Rooibos contains lots of minerals and trace elements such as calcium, potassium and zinc. His health promotion features however, is largely attributed to its flavonoid content.

- Rooibos contains nine flavonoids. Two of the flavonoids quercetin and luteolin, also occur in fruits and vegetables. Which are potent antioxidants that can destroy cancer cells "commit suicide "(apoptosis).

- Rooibos is the only natural source of polyphenols single aspalathin which is known for its anti-allergic properties. It has proven effective against various dermatological conditions including acne and atopic dermatitis.

WHAT SCIENTISTS SAY

- New Scientific studies provide evidence that Rooibos tea may protect against cancer, heart disease and stroke. Studies show that tea can protect against damage to all major components of cellular proteins, fats and DNA and increase the activity of certain enzymes important carcinogen antioxidants in the liver. Rooibos tea may also play a vital role in the battle against skin cancer. (Santa Barbara, California .-- Business Wire A-22 November 2004).

- In vitro studies, we found that Green Rooibos was generally more protective against DNA damage than fermented Rooibos. However, a senior research scientist at the Medical Research Council of SA, said that his Marnewick Jeanine A research group shows that Rooibos fermented has a stronger effect against some mutagens. She says that both fermented and unfermented Rooibos show significant protection.

- For the cosmetic formulations, the most important qualities of Rooibos are associated with inflammatory anti-oxidant and antimicrobial properties.

- The content of antioxidants in rooibos and its effect on the neutralization of free radicals are well documented in the literature and make it an interesting ingredient for product anti-aging skin care, especially for mature skin. Anti-inflammatory properties make it suitable for sensitive products or problem (acne) from and skin care products for baby. The use of extract derived from green unfermented raw materials with their antioxidant content, therefore, is considered very important for the cosmetics industry.

- Recently, independent research revealed that also improves the hair and hair growth.

Zero Caffeine - LOW TANNIN

- Rooibos contains no caffeine and is low in tannins. In regular tea, tannins are involved in binding of calcium and iron which makes it difficult for the body to absorb these minerals. In addition, tannins can interfere with skin pigmentation. Therefore, the tannin content Rooibos extracts compared with extracts of green tea flows makes Rooibos the preferred choice for use in products for skin care.

- Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free, does not have to go through a decaffeination process and, therefore, is not lost none of its essential content of polyphenols. It is therefore an excellent drink for people who want to avoid the stimulating effects of caffeine. Because tannin content, can be a good alternative to tea regular people need to avoid drinks containing tannin.

CONCLUSION

- To conclude, Rooibos seems to be safe and free of side effects. The content of antioxidants in Rooibos may help protect against free radical damage that can lead to premature aging, cancer, heart disease and stroke. Green Rooibos, the unfermented version of Rooibos tea has a higher percentage of polyphenols than traditional fermented Rooibos and generally shows greater antioxidant potential than regular tea. The use of an extract made from unfermented raw material, is considered very important new development in the skin and medical devices.

What extraction procedure should be used to isolate the flavonoids in green tea?

Bioflavonoids are water-soluble plant pigments with medication (anti-inflammitory and antioxidant) properties. The best and safest method for you to use is to boil some water and add your tea leaves, let cool and drink (I guess the intention of eating these bioflavonoids). The method used at UC Davis was next. (Warning: Do not do this if you eat the bioflavonoids.) Technique for High Performance extraction. Take 50:50 methanol: water solution. Add to this material from your plant (10:1 W: methanol W: plant material). Bake (in sealed container) at 60 degrees Celsius for 24 hours. Remove from oven, cool the mixture, remove the plant material, methanol evaporates: water mixture in a rotary evaporator. The resulting powder will contain bioflavonoids.

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