Investigate Beneficial Effect of Herbal Tea in Jordanian Adults
Investigate Beneficial Effect of Herbal Tea in Jordanian Adults
investigate beneficial effect of an herbal tea prepared from carob pulp and pods (Ceratonia
 siliqua), anise seed (Pimpinella Anisum L), wild thyme, green tea and eucalyptus leaves with
 Manuka honey (natural sweetener) on lipid profile and insulin resistance, CRP (C-reactive
 protein), CBC (complete blood count), liver function test, kidney function tests,
 inflammation and anthropometric indices in adults living in Amman Jordan
This study will be carried out to examine the effect of herbal tea in recruited subjects in
 an intervention single-group pretest-posttest study for a period of 7 weeks. Subjects will
 consume twice a day for a period of 7 weeks an herbal tea of (carob, anise, wild thyme, and
 eucalyptus leaves) before eating. The total sample (n=30) adults aged (19-57 years) , body
 mass index BMI range (19-35 kg/m2)
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  adults aged 19-57 years

 -  male to female ratio (1:1 ratio)

 -  BMI 19-35 kg/m2

 -  Currently living in Amman

 -  without significant apparent diseases

 -  Able to drink the tested herbal tea twice a day

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Have chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular or endocrine
 diseases or disabilities

 -  Using medical drugs and/or supplements

 -  Below 19 or above 57 years.

 -  participation in clinical trials within the last 2 months

 -  use of lipid-lowering drugs, or diabetic medication.

 -  Lactating and pregnant women will be also excluded.