Health Benefits

• No caffeine, sugar, carbs, sodium, low in tannins
• A favorite in South Africa for years, Rooibos is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to destroy cell damaging free radicals.
• Rooibos red tea contains polyphenol antioxidants, including flavonoids and phenolic acids, potent free radical scavengers.
• Rooibos is the only known natural source of aspalathin, a potent flavonoid.  
• Rooibos is caffeine free and naturally sweeter than green tea.
• Rooibos contains magnesium, which is necessary for a healthy nervous system.
• South Africans use Rooibos to calm digestive problems like nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, heartburn, and constipation.
• Because of its anti-spasmodic properties, South African physicians recommend Rooibos for infants with colic.
• When applied topically, Rooibos has a soothing effect on the skin.  In South Africa it is clinically prescribed to treat conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
• Rooibos Red Tea is used in Japan in many skin preparations, where it is highly regarded for its anti-aging properties.
• Since Rooibos is low in tannin, it does not prohibit the body's absorption of iron and proteins, as do other teas.
• Rooibos is very low in oxalic acid and as such does not promote kidney stones.
• Rooibos contains zinc and alpha-hydroxy acid, both essential for healthy skin.

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