Rooibos is member of legume family of plants and the plant is used to make a herbal tea called the rooibos tea, red bush tea or red tea
. From years it was popular in Southern Africa but now it is more popular in other countries too. Rooibos contains no colors or preservatives and is a natural beverage with no caffeine. So it is preferred by health conscious people.
Health Benefits of Rooibos are:
-> It is useful in health problems like insomnia, headaches, hypertension and nervous tension.
-> It relieves stomach cramping.
-> It is beneficial for colic in infants.
-> t is used for treating allergies, fever, eczema and asthma.
-> It is beneficial for soothing irritated skin.
-> It is useful for curing infections.
-> It contains anti-oxidants which is helpful to boost immune system and help slow down the aging process.
-> It is used as a great thirst quencher for all including children and can be drunk without sugar.
-> It is useful for treatment of kidney stones.
-> It is beneficial for pregnant women and nursing mothers as it contains no caffeine.
-> It plays an important role in curing respiratory diseases and asthma.
-> It plays an important role in curing colic and respiratory diseases and asthma in infants. If applied on skin can cure skin irritations and diaper rash.
-> It can be drunk without sugar so is a great option for dieters.
-> It is used for curing anemia and is used for strong teeth and bones.