Beneficial in the treatment of diabetes, high blood pressure, irritability, headaches, stomach cramps, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension, liver diseases, allergies, cataracts, skin irritations and other conditions (especially when applied directly to the affect area), mellitus, arteriosclerosis, and colic and feeding problems in infants. The list continues: nausea and vomiting, constipation, stomach ulcers, heartburn.
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Low tannin content.
(Only 1 to 4 percent)
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Acts as a powerful
antioxidant. (Only 1 to 4 percent)
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Replenishes iron levels,
which is especially helpful to breast-feeding or pregnant women.
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No negative side effects
ever reported.
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Fresh from nature,
meaning it is 100% organic, with no additives, preservatives, or colorants.
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Completely
caffeine-free!
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Free from any harmful
stimulants.
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Boosts the immune
system.
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Can be mixed with milk,
unlike other teas.
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Has a natural hint of
sweetness, but also tastes great with honey, lemon, and many others!
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Contains no oxalic acid,
allowing those suffering from kidney stones to drink it freely.
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Aids your body’s natural
schedule, relaxing you at night and stimulating you in the day.
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Delicious flavor!
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It’s also Kosher!
(Nutrient function in the
body per 200m1)
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Iron (Fe) Essential for
transport of oxygen in the blood 0.07mg
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Potassium (K) Necessary
for metabolic function 7.12mg
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Copper (Cu) Necessary
for different metabolic processes 0.07mg
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Calcium (Ca) Necessary
for strong teeth and bones 1 .09mg
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Manganese (Mn) Necessary
for metabolic processes and for bone development 0.04mg
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Fluoride (F) Necessary
for healthy teeth and bones 0.22mg
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Zinc (Zn) Necessary for
normal growth and development and a healthy skin 0.04mg
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Magnesium (Mg) Necessary
for a healthy nervous system and for metabolic processes 1 .57mg
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Sodium (Na) Necessary
for fluid and acid-base balance 6.16mg
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Children love it!
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Rooibos is sold in
almost every health food store in the United Kingdom.
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World Intellectual
Property Organization (WIPO) awarded a gold medal to Rooibos in 1997 for its
anti-allergic properties.
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Annekie Theron,
attributed with the first medical breakthrough with Rooibos, received the Woman
Inventor of the Year award, and developed a Rooibos extract that is used in
cosmetic and health care products worldwide.
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The top ten importers of
Rooibos are (in order of largest first): Germany, Japan, Netherlands, UK,
Malaysia, South Korea, Poland, U.S., Colombia, and China.
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In 1984, an outbreak of
salmonella caused the Rooibos industry to freeze, but it quickly resumed at a
remarkable speed.
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The only beverage that
is more widely consumed throughout the world than tea is water.