{"id":244563,"date":"2022-12-01T22:48:43","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T20:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=125761"},"modified":"2022-12-01T22:48:43","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T20:48:43","slug":"laager-rooibos-unearths-the-next-generation-of-south-african-scientists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/laager-rooibos-unearths-the-next-generation-of-south-african-scientists\/","title":{"rendered":"Laager Rooibos unearths the next generation of South African scientists"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/laager-rooibos-unearths-the-next-generation-of-south-african-scientists.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/laager-rooibos-unearths-the-next-generation-of-south-african-scientists.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=125762\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"215\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-125762 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/laager-rooibos-unearths-the-next-generation-of-south-african-scientists.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-125762 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/laager-rooibos-unearths-the-next-generation-of-south-african-scientists.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"215\">South Africa\u2019s iconic Rooibos tea is renowned for its health benefits, including heart disease and cancer-fighting properties, and new benefits are being discovered every year. And considering Rooibos has been voted as a top beverage by the country\u2019s youth, Laager Rooibos decided to include youngsters in researching these health benefits through its innovative school project.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, the South African Rooibos Council (SARC) \u2013 of which Laager Rooibos is a member \u2013 invests significantly in Rooibos research. In recent years, SARC has held the Rooibos Science Expo, which provides a platform for researchers to provide feedback on the progress and outcomes of their Rooibos research.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery year, more and more research is highlighting the incredible health benefits of Rooibos, and we feel it\u2019s important that we get the youth involved in this process as young minds often bring a fresh perspective,\u201d explained Candice Sessions, Laager Marketing Manager. \u201cIt is wonderful to see the next generation of scientists, researchers and innovators at work. Seeing them get excited about the natural health benefits of our local jewel, Rooibos, and unlock new information and ideas is really inspiring. We got such a great response from the learners, who were so enthusiastic and excited to take part, that we\u2019d definitely like to scale this up for 2023 to include other schools.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With Rooibos only grown in one location worldwide \u2013 the Cederberg Valley in the Western Cape \u2013 it was fitting that the first school to participate in the Laager Rooibos Project was from the area. Hawston Secondary School in Hermanus was chosen as the inaugural school, with students enthusiastic about the project\u2019s aims.<\/p>\n<p>After receiving the brief, the Grade 9 students chose their area for research, outlining the problem statement and embarking on a way to resolve this through Rooibos. After two months of hard work, the winning team of Teren Peterson, Chrislin Adendorff and Meshonte Cedras were selected for their innovative hair growth treatment containing Rooibos and aloe vera. The trio tested the mixture and found that, not only did hair growth increase over the 42 days, texture and appearance of the hair improved as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have participated in competitions in the past but this is a huge honour to be at the top. We were frightened of failure\u2026 but it feels amazing to have achieved something like this. In the process of this project, we also learnt some important values, such as teamwork, never giving up, and a new awesome level of friendship,\u201d said Terren Peterson.<\/p>\n<p>The project runners-up were Chengfong Jacobs and Marciano Arendse for their Rooibos and Eucalyptus Asthma Inhaler; as well as Saadiq Swartz and Leonie April for their Rooibos and Seaweed Cancer Antidote<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks were extended to Lindsay Leppan of TDL Advertising and Vivienne Mitchley Hermanus of Visual Art &amp; Design for organising the participation of Hawston Secondary School; as well as to Hawston Science teacher, Mevrou L Hendricks and Principal Mevrou L Poole. Without their support, this partnership would not have been possible.<\/p>\n<p>For more about Laager Rooibos, healthy tips and advice, visit www.joekels.co.za or @laagerrooibostea on Facebook and Instagram. 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