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2518 J. Med. Plants Res.<br />

Table 3. Effect of extraction time on palatability score of herbal teas (experiment 3).<br />

Herb /plant material<br />

Average score*<br />

10 min extraction 45 min extraction Score reduction/ improvement<br />

Flax seeds (Lini semen) 4.56 4.79 +0.23<br />

Bearberry leaves (Uvae ursi folium) 4.16 3.82 -0.34<br />

Primula flowers (Primulae flos) 4.15 3.95 -0.20<br />

German chamomile flowers (Chamomillae flos) 3.98 3.35 -0.63<br />

Blackcurrant fruits (Ribis nigri fructus) 3.89 3.89 0<br />

Juniper fruits (Juniperi fructus) 3.86 3.75 -0.11<br />

Oregano herb (Origani herba) 3.86 3.28 -0.58<br />

St. John’s wort herb (Hyperici herba) 3.82 3.66 -0.16<br />

Creeping thyme herb (Serpylli herba) 3.58 3.28 -0.30<br />

Oak bark (Quercus cortex) 3.42 3.16 -0.26<br />

Caraway fruits (Carvi fructus) 3.26 3.08 -0.18<br />

Sage leaves (Salviae officinalis folium) 3.22 2.86 -0.36<br />

Yarrow herb (Millefolii herba) 3.20 2.83 -0.37<br />

Common thyme herb (Thymi herba) 3.11 3.06 -0.05<br />

Lemon balm leaves (Melissae folium) 3.05 2.51 -0.54<br />

Pot marigold flowers (Calendulae flos) 3.05 2.56 -0.49<br />

Hops (Lupuli strobilus) 3.03 2.89 -0.14<br />

Cowberry leaves (Vitis-idaeae folium) 2.97 2.72 -0.25<br />

Coriander fruits (Coriandri fructus) 2.82 2.85 +0.03<br />

Birch leaves (Betulae folium) 2.78 2.53 -0.25<br />

Rosemary herb (Ledi herba) 2.08 1.83 -0.25<br />

Common motherwort herb (Leonuri herba) 1.55 1.24 -0.31<br />

Iceland moss (Lichen islandicus) 1.33 1.19 -0.14<br />

Wormwood herb (Absinthii herba) 1.11 1.03 -0.08<br />

24 subjects tasted all herbal teas. *5-point taste scale (1=distasteful, 5=excellent taste).<br />

Table 4. Effect of sweetening on palatability score of herbal teas.<br />

Herb /plant material<br />

Average score*<br />

Before sweetening After sweetening Score improvement<br />

Blackcurrant fruits (Ribis nigri fructus) 4.63 5.00 +0.37<br />

Peppermint leaves (Menthae piperitae folium) 4.54 4.80 +0.26<br />

Primula flowers (Primulae flos) 4.07 4.53 +0.46<br />

Lemon balm leaves (Melissae folium) 3.94 4.38 +0.44<br />

Liquorice roots (Glycyrrhizae radix) 3.88 3.88 ±0<br />

Pot marigold flowers (Calendulae flos) 3.88 4.06 +0.18<br />

German chamomile flowers (Chamomillae flos) 3.80 4.07 +0.27<br />

Coltsfoot leaves (Farfarae folium) 3.69 4.06 +0.37<br />

Flax seeds (Lini semen) 3.62 4.00 +0.38<br />

St. John’s wort herb (Hyperici herba) 3.60 3.93 +0.33<br />

Aniseed fruits (Anisi fructus) 3.44 3.88 +0.44<br />

Hyssop leaves (Hyssopi folium) 3.44 3.69 +0.25<br />

Field horsetail herb (Equiseti arvensis herba) 3.44 3.69 +0.25<br />

Hops (Lupuli strobilus) 3.38 4.00 +0.62<br />

Caraway fruits (Carvi fructus) 3.38 3.69 +0.31<br />

Juniper fruits (Juniperi fructus) 3.25 3.69 +0.44<br />

Creeping thyme herb (Serpylli herba) 3.20 3.56 +0.36<br />

Sage leaves (Salviae officinalis folium) 3.20 3.60 +0.40

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