Rooibos contains no colours, additives or preservatives, making it a natural beverage.  It contains no caffeine.  According to studies in South Africa and Japan, Rooibos has been shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension and hypertension. Studies also show that this tea relieves anti-spasmodic agents, which can relieve stomach cramping and colic in infants. In South Africa Rooibos has been used to treat allergies such as hay fever, asthma and eczema very effectively.  It is used also to treat irritated skin.  Rooibos is brewed and placed directly on infected areas.  It contains anti-oxidants which can help slow the process of ageing and boost the immune system. Rooibos is a great thirst quencher and is an excellent beverage for active people, including children.

This tea contains no oxalic acid, making it a good beverage for those prone to kidney stones.  Rooibos contains the minerals copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese, alpha-hydroxyl (for healthy skin) and magnesium (for the nervous system).