Ingredient profile
Rooibos
Aspalathus linearis
Profile in review. This ingredient appears in concept products whose formulations and label copy are not final. Nothing here should be treated as finished label information.
Naturally sweet, woody, low in tannin so it rarely turns bitter.
- Botanical name
- Aspalathus linearis
- Forms we use
- Dried fermented leaf as a caffeine-free base.
- Intended role in the product
- Exact role and quantity in each HERBAL RIMEDIES product will be published with the approved formulation.
- Taste, aroma, and texture
- Naturally sweet, woody, low in tannin so it rarely turns bitter.
- Traditional and cultural context
- A South African plant traditionally prepared as an everyday caffeine-free beverage.
- What current evidence does and does not establish
- Most rooibos research is early-stage. We use it for flavor and its caffeine-free profile.
Traditional and cultural context is presented as history and practice. It is not a statement that the ingredient produces a health effect.
Cautions and who should check first
- Cautions
- Follow the directions on the approved product label. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
- Allergen note
- Allergen information will be confirmed against the finished product label.
- Drug interaction note
- If you take medication, talk with a qualified healthcare professional before adding any new herbal product to your routine.
- Pregnancy and nursing
- If you are pregnant or nursing, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
- Child use
- Do not give herbal products to children without guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.
Directions come from the label. Use the directions printed on the exact product you purchased rather than a general instruction for this ingredient.