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Organic Rooibos Green + Lemongrass Tea - Anti-oxidant cleanse


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Anti-Oxidant Rich!

The attribute that makes this tea an unusual variety when compared to Red Rooibos tea, is that it is completely unfermented, it contains a slightly herbal aftertaste, and brews light in color which makes it a perfect companion to those that feel regular Rooibos is too sweet. Green Rooibos is a hearty tea and once brewed it produces a soft golden color with an amber hue, and warm scent. This tea is considerably higher in anti-oxidants, trace minerals, and nutrients, when compared to traditional Rooibos, which helps to explain its explosive popularity with those of us who are health conscious. Does not contain caffeine.

 

Modern medical institutes and, most notably Japan have taken quick notice of the medical benefits of consuming this beverage and have amassed findings on Rooibos including anti-viral, anti-spasmodic and anti-allergic properties. They have also found that Rooibos is over 50 times more active in anti-oxidant properties then green tea! This is good news for a lot of green tea drinkers especially because of the low price of Rooibos, it makes a wonderful economical alternative.
Rooibos is caffeine free, rich in naturally occurring trace elements, and contains healthy amounts of Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Fluoride, Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin C. It also contains fair amounts of alpha-hydroxy acid, which is known to promote healthy skin. This is truly an amazing plant that is just starting to make its way into western culture from its mountain peak home of South Africa.


Lemongrass Tea Benefits: What Are They?

Lemongrass is one of nature’s most powerful plants and is used extensively to aid many disorders and ailments. Lemongrass has a scientific name of cymbopogon citratus. It naturally grows in tropical areas and can resist the heat of the sun. It’s benefits a felt daily by millions of people, especially those who are located in urban areas.

The main thing that makes this herbal infusion so accessible is it’s ability to travel well. Fresh lemongrass will often last for several days after is has been cut. Freshly cut stems can also be preserved in fresh water for several months without loosing any flavor or nutritional properties. But the one thing that makes lemongrass so readily available to people anywhere in the world is that it can be dried. Dried lemongrass is very easy to make tea with and will keep indefinitely.

Lemongrass tea is much more potent than many other herbal teas, while at the same time being widely available. Making a lemongrass tea is easy and not expensive at all. This is perfect for people who need immediate treatment, especially those who are located far from hospitals and clinics. This tea is a great alternative medicine and is safe for most people to ingest since it is completely natural and free of allergens. Here are some benefits of lemongrass tea that you might want to know in order to learn how to use it.

 

One of the greatest lemongrass tea benefits discovered in recent years is it’s role in the fight against cancer. The University of TokuShima School of Medicine concluded that lemongrass contains citral, a substance which causes apoptosis that makes cancer cells want to kill each other. There is no harm in this discovery since citral doesn’t harm the healthy cells at all. Another benefit is how it can treat diseases like keratomycosi. It is a condition where it causes an inflammation in the cornea that could result to vision blur.

 

Lemon grass tea is also an excellent detoxifying agent. It has the ability to cleanse out the toxins found inside the body particularly the digestive and cardiovascular system. It eliminates the harmful elements in the body such as uric acids, contaminants and bad cholesterol. It also improves the blood circulation as well as the digestive system and.

Strong antioxidants are another great benefit to those who drink the tea on a regular basis. Antioxidants are excellent for people who suffer from skin blemishes and acne. You can easily boil lemongrass to create tea. Once cooled it can be applied to the skin and acts as a toner which improves the skin by clearing away stubborn pimples. Also lemongrass tea benefits those who are suffering from high blood pressure. It naturally contains minerals and vitamins that can lower high blood pressure safely.

 

Drinking lemongrass tea every day is also good for people who have insomnia. It has a calming component which naturally relaxes the body’s muscles and nerves. It is also advised for people who have anxiety, depression and those who are prone to stress, just the aroma alone can bring about these positive benefits.

 

Aside from the benefits of lemongrass tea, it is also important to know its limitations and that certain people should not use it. For example, lemongrass tea is not advised for pregnant women since it has a uterine and menstrual stimulating components that can be dangerous for fetal development and may contribute to a miscarriage. It is also not advised to consume any lemongrass products while breast feeding as the effects on the newborn are not yet known.


Warning. If you are in any doubt about whether you should be drinking lemongrass tea or if you are unsure of lemongrass tea’s benefits, consult your doctor for further advice.

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