On the Antioxidants in the Extracts of Rooibos Tea

Abstract

Rooibos tea is a kind of herbal tea, which is originated in South Africa. The purpose of this paper is to clarify Con A-Sepharose associated substances in Rooibos tea.

Main mineral contents of Rooibos tea are almost the same as human body fluids. (extra-cellular fluids plus intra-cellular fluids). The Con A-Sepharose associated subsfanes have relatively high values of velocity constant against superoxide radicals. From these results, it is suggested that scavengers and an ideal mineral balance in Rooi}?os tea prevent some adult and geriatric diseases.