Rooibos

Any tea fans in any country are likely to have heard of Rooibos. A distinctive red plant grown in Africa, this rather common legume has been used for red rooibos tea for centuries, and has become popular all over the world, under various names, from Red South African in the US, to Redbush tea in the UK.

But whatever you call it, there is numerous health benefits associated with the drinking of the herbal tea rooibos, not to mention a clear, refreshing taste that is unique, and very enjoyable, both in red and green rooibos. In only around 3 minutes you can brew a fresh cup of organic rooibos tea that work as an anti-oxidant, as well as provides several important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium. There is also documented evidence of it working as a potent medicine for conditions like colic, high blood pressure, hypertension, and liver disease.

These are just a few of the incredible uses of this delicious drink, and you can buy rooibos tea at nearly any grocery store, health food store, or marketplace, either in loose leaves or bags! It's the perfect drink to add to your daily routine, and the changes you will see in your body after only a short time can be dramatic.

My own experience with organic rooibos was a wonderful one. In my case, I didn't buy rooibos for myself; instead I bought it for my daughter, at the time only a few weeks old and having severe problems with colic. Long nights were spent holding her as she cried and screamed, feeling helpless to help my child. None of the prescribed drops were helping, nor were the small exercises I had been advised to use, and I was at the end of my wits.

That’s why my mother-in-law told me about rooibos. She said that she had never used it herself, but that she had been reading about the numerous uses it had, and colic was supposed to be one of them. Not knowing what else to do, and losing hope, I decided to give it a try, brewing and cooling a cup, and putting a small amount into my child formula. While I fed her, I had a glass myself, and found the tension leaving my body.

But more then that, I was amazed at the results in my child! I fed and burped her with no problem, and within minutes, she was asleep, and slept soundly for several hours, leaving me able to rest and to be better prepared to care for her when she awoke.

It was a life saver, and I recommend it for any number of ills. Buy rooibos, try it for yourself. You will be glad you did.