Rooibos The Healthy Herbal
Rooibos is from South Africa and is a member of the legume family of plants. It is used to make the popular tisane that is now drunk throughout the world. Its scientific name is Aspalathus linoaris. Rooibos translated from the Afrikaans means red bush. When steeped the tea is a rich red brown in colour.
The first time I had Rooibos I was a little unsure of it. I think because I was expecting it to taste like tea. Today I cannot imagine not having Rooibos in my cupboard. I can drink it by the pot! As it is a naturally caffeine free beverage drinking it that way has had no adverse effects on me. In fact, Rooibos is quite a beneficial tea.
This tisane makes a great night time drink. It has a relaxing effect that has been found to help those that have disturbed sleep habits, relieve headache and nervous tension. Pair it up with some chamomile and lavender and it will be dream time before you know it.
Rooibos is a natural source of calcium, potassium, copper minerals, manganese, fluoride, alpha hydroxy acid, zinc, iron, sodium and antioxidants. Studies have shown that Rooibos contains more antioxidants than green and white teas.
Rooibos is generally quite easy on the stomach and has been known to help with stomach ulcers, nausea, constipation and heartburn. Also, because it contains no oxalic acid people with kidney stones can have the pleasure of drinking a cup without negative repercussions.
Rooibos has been recognized as helpful in relieving irritable skin conditions. Many cosmetic companies are adding Rooibos to their skin creams and bath products. Applying your infused leaves directly onto your skin can provide relief from itchy and sun damaged skin. It also works like cucumber to relief tired eyes. Just pop the infused leaves into the fridge place in a cloth teabag and lay it onto your eyes.
Did you just have a workout? Instead of reaching for your sports drink have a cup of Rooibos instead. It contains all the minerals needed to balance your body after you have spent time at the gym. It’s also supposed to aid in digestion and help you to shed some of your extra pounds.
And if you had a glass more of your favourite wine than you should have last night a cup of Rooibos is supposed to help you get past your hangover.
The other great thing about this tisane is that it accepts flavouring really well. Over the years I have moved from flavoured black teas to flavoured Rooibos. And while I prefer our Hunny Rooibos our customers have made the Belgian Chocolate our best selling tea.
The first time I had Rooibos I was a little unsure of it. I think because I was expecting it to taste like tea. Today I cannot imagine not having Rooibos in my cupboard. I can drink it by the pot! As it is a naturally caffeine free beverage drinking it that way has had no adverse effects on me. In fact, Rooibos is quite a beneficial tea.
This tisane makes a great night time drink. It has a relaxing effect that has been found to help those that have disturbed sleep habits, relieve headache and nervous tension. Pair it up with some chamomile and lavender and it will be dream time before you know it.
Rooibos is a natural source of calcium, potassium, copper minerals, manganese, fluoride, alpha hydroxy acid, zinc, iron, sodium and antioxidants. Studies have shown that Rooibos contains more antioxidants than green and white teas.
Rooibos is generally quite easy on the stomach and has been known to help with stomach ulcers, nausea, constipation and heartburn. Also, because it contains no oxalic acid people with kidney stones can have the pleasure of drinking a cup without negative repercussions.
Rooibos has been recognized as helpful in relieving irritable skin conditions. Many cosmetic companies are adding Rooibos to their skin creams and bath products. Applying your infused leaves directly onto your skin can provide relief from itchy and sun damaged skin. It also works like cucumber to relief tired eyes. Just pop the infused leaves into the fridge place in a cloth teabag and lay it onto your eyes.
Did you just have a workout? Instead of reaching for your sports drink have a cup of Rooibos instead. It contains all the minerals needed to balance your body after you have spent time at the gym. It’s also supposed to aid in digestion and help you to shed some of your extra pounds.
And if you had a glass more of your favourite wine than you should have last night a cup of Rooibos is supposed to help you get past your hangover.
The other great thing about this tisane is that it accepts flavouring really well. Over the years I have moved from flavoured black teas to flavoured Rooibos. And while I prefer our Hunny Rooibos our customers have made the Belgian Chocolate our best selling tea.
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