| Rooibos, 'Aspalathus linearis', has long been eaten as | | | | antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti mutagenic |
| a fruity and mild flavored drink in the locals of South | | | | attributes. |
| Africa. Also known as the African rooibos tea, | | | | Rooibos tea is rich in magnesium, calcium and |
| rooibos is commonly grown in the Western Cape | | | | fluoride minerals that can help in building improving |
| Province of the country. The recent discovery of the | | | | bone structure and stronger teeth. It can also help |
| plant's high antioxidant and polyphenolic contents | | | | fight tooth decay. |
| have resulted to the rapid popularity in the Western | | | | A very nice feature about Rooibos tea is that it |
| world as people are now seeking to obtain health | | | | is caffeine free! It is also highly recommended by |
| benefits of Red Rooibos tea. Its mild flavor is already | | | | physicians to people who are suffering from insomnia. |
| used as a component in many herbal tea blends sold | | | | The tea is also great for people who have |
| in the market these days. | | | | kidney stone problems because it doesn't contain |
| Rooibos is an African word which means red bush. It | | | | oxalic acid. |
| is a flowering shrub that is common vegetation in the | | | | Red Rooibos tea also contains alpha-hydroxyl |
| Cedarberg mountain region in the Western Cape | | | | acid and zinc which are very good for your skin. You |
| located 250 kilometers north of Capetown. It is an | | | | can even apply red tea powder directly on your skin |
| erect plant that is probably about 5 feet in height and | | | | to cure pimples, acne, and sunburns. |
| has reddish brown stems and bright green needle like | | | | The tea is rich in anti spasmodic agents ideal for |
| leaves. The shrub is also a legume and its roots are | | | | the treatment of stomach cramps and abdominal |
| abundant in nitrogen fixing bacteria which makes it | | | | pains. |
| tolerate the acidic and poor nutrient soils of the | | | | Red Rooibos tea can also relieve nervous |
| Cedarberg region. | | | | tensions, stress and other hypertensive conditions. |
| Rooibos tea contains no additives, preservatives and | | | | The tea is said to contain rare nutrients like |
| artificial coloring which make it a healthy beverage | | | | quercetin and bioflavanoid. These components are |
| option. The tea is believed to aid in alleviating health | | | | useful for maintaining a healthy blood circulation and |
| problems like irritability, insomnia, headaches, | | | | helps in preventing hemorrhagic reactions. |
| hypertension and anxiety attacks. There are also | | | | The antioxidants present in the tea help fight |
| several studies which showed that the tea contains | | | | aging and helps boost the human body's immune |
| anti spasmodic agents that can help relieve gastric | | | | system. |
| pains and infant colic. In South Africa, the tea has | | | | These are just some of the health benefits of the |
| already been used as an effective treatment for hay | | | | Red Rooibos Tea. You can enjoy it when its either |
| fever, asthma and eczema. | | | | hot or cold (like an iced tea). You can also purchase a |
| Here are some of the major health benefits of Red | | | | Red Rooibos tea that is enriched with a powerful |
| Rooibos Tea: | | | | herb called Ganoderma lucidum for the ultimate |
| It has polyphenols that are considered to have | | | | healthy tea option! |