English: Rooibos (Red Bush Tea)
Latin: Aspalathus linearis
Ayurvedic (parallel): Caffeine-free nutritive tea
Benefits: Antioxidant, calming, mineral supportive.
Healing Uses: Anxiety, insomnia, digestive irritation, children’s tea.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↓, Pitta ↓, Kapha ↔.
Preparation: Infusion of dried leaves.
Flavor (Rasa): Sweet, earthy.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Sweet.
Notes: Naturally caffeine-free, suitable for children.