| Some Products using Rooibos | ||
| Product | Health Issue | Other Herbal Ingredients |
| ClearSkin Face Wash from Native Remedies | Acne | Arctium lappa, Bulbine frutescence, Lavender , Azadirachta indica, Tea Tree Oil, |
| FocusADHD from Native Remedies | ADD | ginkgo biloba, skullcap, chamomile, gotu kola, avena sativa, nettle, |
| Cholesto-Rite from Native Remedies | heart | red yeast rice, gugulipid, |
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Traditional Uses
Rooibos is an indigenous shrub, which grows exclusively on the slopes of the Cedarberg mountains in the Western Cape province of South Africa and has been used by traditional healers of the area for centuries and is widely used for its restorative and anti-oxidant properties.
300 years ago European explorers discovered the "Red Tea". Then, in the early 1900's, the healing powers of South Africa's ‘Miracle Tea' became apparent, and acclaimed as a treasured elixir for the mind, body and spirit
Research
Studies indicate that Red Tea is beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression, diabetes, mellitus, atherosclerosis, allergic diseases, various dermatus diseases, liver diseases and cataracts.
Current uses
Now Rooibos is known worldwide for its anti-oxidant and healing properties, the soothing and healing effect of Rooibos on the skin is remarkable.
Now known generally for its anti-oxidant and healing properties, the soothing and healing effect of Rooibos on the skin is remarkable.
It is an extremely nutritious herb, containing Vitamin C, Alphahydroxy Acid, potassium, copper, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, manganese and fluoride.
Rooibos can help to control blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and enhance immune functioning.
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News Comment
Rooibos - it's all about health... bales of reedy herbs. It's harvest time for rooibos , a health tea that is winning fans from Berlin to Tokyo. South African suppliers ...
Independent Online, South Africa - Apr 2006
Rooibos is poised for dramatic expansion in the US
HARVEST time in the normally tranquil country roads of the Cederberg district means the rumble of trucks overflowing with rooibos tea, which is winning fans ...
Business Day, South Africa - Apr 2006
Rooibos , Just the Facts
Rooibos (pronounced "Roy-boss"), botanical name Aspalathus linearis, is clearly gaining popularity in the US due in part to all the hype surrounding the South ... DailyIndia.com, NY - Mar 2006
Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
Rooibos is generally considered a very safe herb, and there are no known side effects, contraindications, or drug interactions.
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