Rooibos is becoming more popular locally and internationally and is now one of the best products South African exports. Today, you can drink Rooibos almost anywhere in the world, in places as distant from South Africa that Germany, Japan, Kazakhstan or even ke. The market for
Rooibos - green unfermented tea which contains more antioxidants-in particular, is increasing. Green Rooibos extracts are now widely used in various culinary preparations and in cosmetics.
Rooibos Tea is, indeed, very versatile. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, with or without milk, sugar or honey. The South African herbal tea blends well with lemon juice or fruit and can also be used in cooking and baking. It can even replace the liquid element in many recipes for soups, marinades, sauces, stews and cakes for added flavor and elements nutrients.
In South Africa - and increasingly abroad - the consumer can now try many innovative products made from Rooibos: Rooibos in the yogurt, fruit juice, rooibos, honey infused to Rooibos, or even a Rooibos espresso, candy carob-infused Rooibos, Rooibos of nougat, as well as products for skin and hair that contain tea.
So why is it that Rooibos has become a product if desired? Because this tea has very good taste, of course, but even more because it is extremely good for your health and we found there, including elements anit-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and anti-virals.
In fact, medical science is only beginning to entrevioir all the benefits of Rooibos. Current research seems to confirm that there are no limits to its incredible medicinal properties.
What is Rooibos?
Rooibos - pronounced "king-boss" - meaning "red bush" in Afrikaans.
This tea comes from the Aspalathus linearis bush, which grows on the slopes of the Cederberg mountains in the Western Cape, South Africa. We can not find anywhere else.
Rooibos is not strictly speaking a "real" tea, since it is extracted from a plant to flower without a wooden rod. Infusions of teas contain no caffeine, unlike other types of tea.
The Koi people make mountains Cederberg Rooibos teas for hundreds of years, and they have long been convinced that this tea is good for their health. The Contributions of
Rooibos - Rooibos has no side effects listed
Researchers have, to date, found no side effects to Rooibos tea, so it can be drunk without restriction.
In fact, Rooibos is completely pure and natural: it contains no added material, No artificial colorings or preservatives. It is naturally low in tannin (barely 1-4%) whereby it does not prevent the absorption of iron and protein in the body - unlike black tea. This "bush tea" contains no caffeine or oxalic acid, and can therefore be drunk by people suffering from kidney stones. Furthermore, Rooibos contains, so to speak, no calories (unless you add sugar or milk, of course).
- Rooibos delays aging of the organism
Our bodies are aging under the action of toxic compounds called free radicals - a residue of normal operation -cells. Free radicals attack our healthy cells and gently help us to age and weaken our immune system.
Now, Japanese scientists have recently discovered that Rooibos contains an imitation of the enzyme SOD (Super Oxide Dismutase), an antioxidant that attacks free radicals and limit their devastating effects.
Rooibos contains 50 times more SOD than green tea and other anti-oxidants - as aspalathin - which are not found in other teas.
Rooibos Tea is also rich in flavonoids, and studies have shown that it contains much polyphenol - another element valuable to health - that green tea.
experiments - so far carried out almost exclusively on animals, show that Rooibos can slow the aging process (in particular the progression of dementia), decrease the risk of certain cancers (such as cancers of the skin, faith, esophagus and prostate) and give some protection against cardiac events.
- Rooibos is good for the digestive system
do not contain caffeine naturally, Rooibos helps to relieve stomach cramps, ulcers, nausea, heartburn, and constipation . This
tea also helps recover from a hangover and can be beneficial for weight loss by helping to control appetite without adding calories.
- Rooibos is good for the nervous system
Rooibos is rich in magnesium, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system. In addition, it contains no caffeine and has a relaxing effect on the central nervous system.
Apparently, Rooibos helps fight against insomnia, restless nights and headache. It is recommended in cases of irritability, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension, because its relaxing sedative.
- Rooibos contributes to bone health
Rooibos helps strengthen bones and teeth because it contains calcium, manganese and especially fluoride.
- Rooibos is ideal for skin problems
alpha hydroxy acid and zinc present in Rooibos helps to keep skin healthy and smooth. Rooibos also has a calming effect in skin irritations such as eczema, sunburn, diaper rash or acne. It is necessary in these cases, apply directly to the affected area.
- Rooibos can help in the case of allergies
Rooibos seems to help control allergies: hay fever, asthma, eczema.
- Rooibos does wonders for babies
Rooibos is not only safe for pregnant or nursing women and babies: because of its anti-spasmodic it is even recommended - mixed with milk breastmilk or infant formula milk powder - for babies with colic, stomach cramps or fighters have trouble sleeping.
- Rooibos can relieve tired eyes
Packets of Rooibos can be placed on the eyes tired or red to pacify and relax. It's more effective if the bags are first placed in the fridge or fridge.
- Rooibos helps our body to function properly
Rooibos promotes iron absorption by the body. It also contains potassium and copper required for certain metabolic functions.
Because it is rich in minerals - iron, potassium, zinc, manganese and sodium - the tea bush in South Africa is helping to restore balance to the body after exercise sports.
- and Rooibos tastes divine!
It is less bitter than most teas and can be consumed at any hour of the day for a welfare maximum.
Sources:
http://www.montegotea.com/benefits.htm
http://www.savannahimports.com/health.htm
http://www.health24.com/dietnfood/Healthy_foods / 15-18-181-183.asp
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