Herbal Remedies ~ Rooibos

Rooibos Aspalanthus linearis (Legume Family)

(pronounced roy-boss)

This herb contains at least thirty-seven natural antioxidants, minerals, vitamin C, and alpha-hydroxy acids.

It's antiviral properties make it a useful remedy for colds and flus.

It is also an antispasmodic, anti anxiety and anti allergy agent useful for treating allergies, stress and insomnia.

Rooibos is rich in antioxidants, low in tannins, and caffeine-free, rivaling green tea for its ability to help reverse and prevent the harmful effects of free radical damage to the body. Free radicals (unstable molecules that have lost an electron) can damage the DNA in cells, leading to cancer, and they can oxidize cholesterol, leading to clogged blood vessels, heart attack, and stroke. Antioxidants can bind to free radicals before the free radicals cause harm, premature aging and even cancer.

Applied topically rooibos tea has a soothing effect on the skin. It is used for a wide range of ailments including skin problems such as eczema, diaper rash and acne. Rooibos tea is caffeine-free, low in tannins, high in minerals such as calcium and fluoride and contains high levels of antioxidants such as vitamin C.

Recent studies have shown that some of the antioxidants in rooibos tea may protect against stroke, heart disease, and cancer. South African physicians recommend rooibos for infant colic. South Africans also use it to calm digestive upset in adults, to help induce sound sleep, and topically to sooth eczema, skin allergies, and diaper rash.Rooibos leaves are available as a tea.

CAUTIONS: Avoid Rooibos tea (and black tea) if you an iron deficiency as it may interfere with iron absorption.

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