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Aspalathus linearis
A broom-like member of the legume family of plants and is used to make a tisane (herbal tea)
Common Names: Rooibos
Geographic Distribution: Cederberg region of the Western Cape province of South Africa
Uses/Applications: Teas & Infusions: Rooibos tea has exceptional taste and aroma, and is known to enhance appetite; Medicine: Rooibos has been used to treat allergic skin conditions, such as eczema, through the development of products like skin cream, shampoos and rooibos soap.
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