Organisms

Aspalathus

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).

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Abstract

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).

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Aspalathus linearis
  • Rooibos
  • Rooibo

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20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2003

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.401w.082w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Aspalathus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D036903. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D036903
  2. Aspalathus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspalathus
  3. Aspalathus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q783956