New Museum in Malaysia Dedicated to Rooibos, the Red Tea.Health/Medical Writers SHAH ALAM, Malaysia--(BW HealthWire)--June 8, 2000 Caffeine makes Americans irritable, moody and depressed. One company offers relief by educating American consumers on the caffeine-free benefits of a unique South African product enjoyed by the rest of the world. For the first time ever, a museum is dedicated to an herbal tea -- rooibos rooibos Noun S African a kind of tea made from the leaves of a South African wild shrub Also called: (rooibos tea (bush tea) [Afrikaans rooi red + bos bush] Noun 1. , the red tea, South Africa's most popular drink. Rooibos Ltd., producers and worldwide distributors of rooibos products, has also launched U.S. marketing efforts. Dr. Nortier's Rooibos Museum celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, June 10, 2000, in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. In attendance: the South African Ambassador to Malaysia; the First Consulate; Martin Berg, chairman of Rooibos Ltd.; and Marius Kotze, Rooibos Ltd. marketing manager for the Far East. The museum is designed to fulfil the vision of Dr. Pieter Le Fras Nortier, the South African medical doctor who realized rooibos' therapeutic benefit to the world and its potential as an agricultural commodity. Rooibos Ltd. provides the Rooibos Museum to the Malaysian people as an educational tool allowing them to discover the pleasures and benefits of Rooibos tea rooibos tea (rōō·ē·bōs tē), n Latin names: Aspalathus linearis, Borbonia pinifolia, Aspalathus contaminata; . Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) was originally discovered by natives near Cedarberg, South Africa. Rooibos (pronounced "roy-boss") is naturally caffeine- and tannin-free and full of polyphenols and bioflavinoids (antioxidants Antioxidants Substances that reduce the damage of the highly reactive free radicals that are the byproducts of the cells. Mentioned in: Aging, Nutritional Supplements antioxidants, n. ), calcium, fluoride, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and potassium, as well as flavonoids flavonoids, n.pl common plant pigment compounds that act as antioxidants, enhance the effects of vitamin C, and strengthen connective tissue around capillaries. , quercitin and rutin Ru´tin n. 1. (Chem.) A glucoside resembling, but distinct from, quercitrin. Rutin is found in the leaves of the rue (Ruta graveolens . One can cook with it and has been known to alleviate diaper rash Diaper Rash Definition Dermatitis of the buttocks, genitals, lower abdomen, or thigh folds of an infant or toddler is commonly referred to as diaper rash. , constipation and eczema! The Rooibos Museum highlights the history, production and uses of rooibos tea, the culture and attractions of South Africa and Dr. Nortier's life. An onsite bistro serves Rooibos recipes. Rooibos is also famed for helping relieve constipation, stomach cramps, inflammatory dermatitis dermatitis (dûr'mətī`tĭs), nonspecific irritation of the skin. The causative agent may be a bacterium, fungus, or parasite; it can also be a foreign substance, known as an allergen. and milk allergies in babies. Rooibos tea is extremely popular in Europe and Japan. Several tea companies in the United States market Rooibos teas: The Republic of Tea, Good Earth, Uncle Lee's Tea and Seelect Teas. Hugh Lamond, Rooibos Ltd. USA representative, commented: "Rooibos is a South African treasure Americans will love. The benefits and pleasures of Rooibos tea will be an instant success here." Rooibos is exported to manufacturers in the United States by a cooperative of Rooibos growers, Rooibos Ltd., Clanwilliam, South Africa For the Manitoba location, see the Rural Municipality of Clanwilliam. Clanwilliam is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It is situated in the Cederberg municipality in the West coast region approximately 100km inland, close to Cederberg mountains. . U.S. corporate offices: 1530 Baker St., Suite J, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92626; 877/433-3832; http://www.rooibosltd.co.za. |
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