South African Honeybush vs Honeybush Tea

Aromatic South African fynbos shrub producing sweet honeybush tea used for respiratory, menopausal, and antioxidant support.

A South African fynbos shrub related to rooibos; mangiferin and hesperidin provide anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and estrogenic activity; traditionally used for respiratory and menopausal symptoms.

mangiferin, isomangiferin, hesperidin, luteolin

Mangiferin, Hesperidin, Luteolin, Xanthones

respiratory tonic in Cape Malay folk medicine, treatment of menopausal symptoms, antioxidant tea

Traditional tea of South African Khoikhoi, Menopausal symptoms and women health, Respiratory disorders and cough

antioxidant, phytoestrogenic, anti-inflammatory

Menopausal symptom relief via phytoestrogens, Antioxidant and anti-cancer, Anti-inflammatory

2-3 cups daily as tea or 500mg extract

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

hormone-sensitive conditions - phytoestrogen content

Use cautiously in estrogen-sensitive conditions

none significant

Mild estrogenic effects