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Rooibos & Green Tea Information
Naturally sweet and mild, Red Rooibos
compliments many other herbs and spices and is
delicious on its own. The antioxidant levels in
Red Rooibos increase dramatically when brewed for ten
minutes or longer; Red Rooibos doesn't get bitter
when it gets strong. Feel free to keep a pot warm on
the stove, drink in the evening without fear of
staying up all night, and it's even safe for
children to drink!
Benefits of Rooibos Tea:
·
Naturally Caffeine-Free
·
Low in Tannins
·
Rich in Anti-oxidants
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Anti-spasmodic
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Anti-allergic
Rooibos is completely pure and
natural; it contains no additives, preservatives
or colorants.
The effect of free radicals (a by-product of normal
cell function) in the process of aging and declining
of the immune system is limited by the anti-oxidants
in Rooibos. Rooibos has been found to be rich
in anti-oxidants plus flavonoids and has 50 times
more SOD
(The
enzyme superoxide dismutase [SOD] catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen
peroxide. As such, it is an important antioxidant
defense in nearly all cells exposed to oxygen.)
than Chinese Green Tea
as well as other anti-oxidants not found in other
tea.
Rooibos supplements the daily amounts of calcium,
manganese and especially fluoride, needed for the
development of strong teeth and bones. Rooibos
contains zinc and alpha-hydroxyl acid , which
promotes a healthy skin and magnesium which is
necessary for a healthy nervous system. Since
Rooibos contains no oxalic acid it can be drunk
freely by people suffering from kidney stones.
Rooibos is low in tannin and therefore does not have
a negative effect on the absorption of iron and
proteins into the body.
Rooibos may assist with the relief of:
Insomnia
Colic in infants
Stomach cramps
Constipation
Allergic Symptoms such as Hay fever & Asthma
Hypertension
Significantly eases itching and skin
irritations such as Eczema & Acne, highly
recommended for people suffering from nervous
tension and mild depression.
It can be consumed all day with no side effects.
*Organic (no chemical
fertilizers, no preservatives)
**Fair Trade (no child
or slave labor used)
*GMO (Genetically
Modified Organism)
**GMO-Free (free of
bioengineering or genetic tampering) |