Table 4.
Oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) and cellular antioxidant activity (CAA) of herbal beverages.
| Herbal beverage | ORAC (μmol trolox eq/g dw) | CAA (μmol quercetin eq/g dw) |
|---|---|---|
| Peppermint tea | 1438 | 27.9 |
| Sage | 1351 | 35.3 |
| Yerba mate | 1195 | 46.5 |
| Rosehip | 330 | 2.9 |
Source: Data adapted from Bender et al.83.