On the extraction efficiency of highly radiotoxic 210Po in Polish herbal teas and possible related dose assessment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2018.10.005
Abstract: Abstract Presented are results of a study on 210Po extraction efficiency in Polish herbal teas and risk to the human consumer due to exposure from highly radiotoxic, carcinogenic decay particles emitted by 210Po. 12 most… read more here.
Keywords: herbal teas; highly radiotoxic; extraction efficiency; extraction ... See more keywords
Topic: chemical compositions and mineral content of four selected South African herbal teas and the synergistic response of combined teas
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DOI: 10.1108/bfj-07-2019-0568
Abstract: The present study was carried out to determine (1) essential minerals, total polyphenols, total flavonoids, moisture and ash of four selected South African herbal teas and (2) the effect of blending bush tea with other… read more here.
Keywords: four selected; herbal teas; south african; selected south ... See more keywords
Anti-diabetic and anti-proliferative activities of herbal teas, Athrixia phylicoides DC and Monsonia burkeana Planch. ex Harv, indigenous to South Africa
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DOI: 10.1108/bfj-10-2018-0697
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the health and medicinal importance of bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC) and special tea (Monsonia burkeana Planch. ex Harv), two of Southern African indigenous herbal teas.… read more here.
Keywords: herbal teas; athrixia phylicoides; bush tea; special tea ... See more keywords
HPTLC-Bioluminescent Bioautography Screening of Herbal Teas for Adulteration with Hypolipidemic Drugs
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DOI: 10.3390/bios13030392
Abstract: Teas based on nutraceutical herbs are an effective tool against hyperlipidemia. However, the adulteration with chemical drugs is frequently detected. By coupling bioluminescent bioautography with high performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC), we developed a facile method… read more here.
Keywords: bioluminescent bioautography; herbal teas; hypolipidemic drugs; adulteration ... See more keywords
Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Diabetic, Anti-Oxidant and Cytotoxicity Assays of South African Herbal Teas and Bush Tea Blends
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11152233
Abstract: South Africa is home to a variety of herbal teas, such as bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.), honeybush tea (Cyclopia intermedia E. Mey and C. subternata Vogel), special tea (Monsonia burkeana Planch. ex Harv.), and… read more here.
Keywords: herbal teas; anti inflammatory; tea; bush tea ... See more keywords
Risk Assessment of (Herbal) Teas Containing Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PAs) Based on Margin of Exposure Approach and Relative Potency (REP) Factors
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11192946
Abstract: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) present distinct toxicity potencies depending on their metabolites and in vivo toxicokinetics. To represent the potency differences of various PAs, the interim relative potency (REP) factors have been derived. However, little is… read more here.
Keywords: herbal teas; potency; rep factors; pyrrolizidine alkaloids ... See more keywords
The dangers of herbal teas: hypertension and weakness caused by liquorice‐induced apparent mineralocorticoid excess
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DOI: 10.5694/mja2.50728
Abstract: A 51yearold post menopausal woman presented to our emergency department with a 6week history of headaches, nausea and vomiting, and mild lower limb oedema. She was not taking any prescribed medications but had been consuming… read more here.
Keywords: dangers herbal; herbal teas; caused liquorice; hypertension weakness ... See more keywords