Grewia Asiatica Herb vs Rooibos Tea

South Asian tiliaceae fruit shrub used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine for cooling, digestive, and respiratory conditions.

A South African fynbos shrub fermented to produce a naturally sweet, caffeine-free herbal tea; rich in aspalathin and nothofagin, unique flavonoids with antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-inflammatory activity.

anthocyanins, citric acid, glucose, flavonoids

Aspalathin, Nothofagin, Quercetin, Rutin

cooling summer drink in South Asian folk medicine, treatment of fever and inflammation, digestive and respiratory tonic

Traditional drink of Khoikhoi and San peoples of South Africa, Infant colic and digestive disorders, Anti-inflammatory and immune support

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cooling

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, Blood sugar regulation via aspalathin, Cardiovascular protection

Fresh fruit freely; dried or juice daily

2-6g dried herb as tea or 3-4 cups daily

diabetes - natural fruit sugar, anticoagulants mild

Very safe – minimal contraindications, Possible estrogenic effect in high doses

none significant

Rare allergic reactions, Mild estrogenic effects