At the feet of the majestic Cederberg Mountains in the western part of the tip of South Africa, fragrant valleys of oranges and lemons share space with a well-kept secret : the rooibos herb.
Aspalathus linearis, rooibos, is a bright, fragrant shrub that blooms brilliant yellow. Fields of it sway in balmy South African winds, looking, for all the world, like a lush green version of the sagebrush of our western prairies sprinkled liberally with yellow stars.
Fermented and dried under the hot African sun, the soft, needle-like leaves of the rooibos shrub turn a rich shade of red. And the result is a delightful, lightly smoky, soft red effusion that, drunk hot or cold, serves up a healthy dose of anti-oxidants, potassium, and other minerals. And it's naturally free of caffeine.

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Health benefits similar to green tea with much better taste
Rooibos has also been found to be rich in anti-oxidants, flavonoids and polyphenols. Rooibos contains SOD (superoxide dismutase), a powerful anti-oxidant, as well as other anti-oxidants not found in other teas.

Fights free radicals in the body
The effect of free radicals (a by-product of normal cell function) in the process of aging and declining of the immune system is limited by the anti-oxidants in Rooibos.

Full of supplements the body needs
Rooibos also supplements the daily amounts of calcium, manganese and especially fluoride, needed for the development of strong teeth and bones. Rooibos contains zinc and alpha-hydroxy acid, which promote healthy skin and magnesium which is necessary for a healthy nervous system.

Low in tannin - zero oxalic acid
Rooibos is low in tannin and therefore does not prohibit the absorption of iron and proteins into the body. Since Rooibos contains no oxalic acid, it can be drunk freely by people suffering from kidney stones.

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Amazing medicinal qualities make it the perfect home remedy
Rooibos has been used by people suffering from irritability, headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension.

Relieves allergy symptoms Rooibos is known to benefit in the management of allergies like hay fever, asthma and eczema. Rooibos has a soothing effect on the skin, relieving itching and certain skin irritations like eczema, diaper rash and acne when directly applied to the affected area.