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In recent years, Honeybush, and somewhat eclipsed 
by Rooibos, have become increasingly popular health promoting drinks. Further, recent studies confirm its anti-mutagenic and
anti-carcinogenic as well as its anti-inflammatory properties
Further, recent studies confirm its anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic as well as its anti-inflammatory properties.
In contrast to black or green tea, rooibos contains no caffeine and comparatively little tannin. Rooibos Tea has a comparatively high mineral content and up to 15,7 mg / 100 gm Ascorbic acid. The health promoting properties are mainly derived from the presence of numerous flavonols such as Quercitin, Quercitrin, Luteolin, Orientin, Rutin and Vitexin as well as the Aspalathin and Nothofagin.
- Rooibos is considered by many to be beneficial in the treatment of diabetes, high blood pressure, irritability, headaches, stomach cramps, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension, liver diseases, allergies, cataracts, skin irritations, mellitus, arteriosclerosis, and colic and feeding problems in infants.
Low tannin content (only one to four percent), and therefore will not impair the absorption of iron and protein in the body. - May act as a powerful antioxidant. As a potential potent anti-oxidant, it ‘mops up’ free radicals. These are highly reactive molecules that are also produced during normal bodily processes. Free radicals can damage the DNA of cells, but anti-oxidants bind to the free radicals and inactivate them before they can cause any damage.
- May assist in replenishing iron levels, which is especially helpful to breast-feeding and pregnant women.
- Completely caffeine-free.
- Believed to boost the immune system.
- Has a natural hint of sweetness, but also tastes great with honey, and or lemon.
- Contain no oxalic acid which is beneficial for people suffering from kidney stones.
- Can aid your body’s natural schedule, relaxing you at night and stimulating you in the day.
