Herbal teas attribute

The main route of exposure of humans and animals to PAs is the oral pathway. Human exposure occurs through consumption of food contaminated by toxic plant products or by the ingestion of herbal medicines containing the toxin. PAs have been found in wheat, milk, honey, herbal medicines, and herbal teas at different concentrations. Livestock exposure to PAs is attributed to the consumption of PA-containing plants while grazing. 

In Africa, many plant products have been used over the centuries as herbal teas, and as popular local drinks used as refreshing beverages and for their perceived health and medicinal attributes. With the regionalization and... 

Figure 3. Intensity attribute ratings for African herbal teas (Honeybush, Kinkeliba, Lippia, and the blend).

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