Only a few know about the benefits and harms of rooibos tea, for the reason that this drink has become available to the population of our latitudes not so long ago. But in Africa, which is the birthplace of rooibos, this drink has been very popular for several centuries.
Its main advantage is the presence of a pronounced invigorating and toning effect, while the tea leaves do not contain either caffeine or theine. Such a drink gently acts on the vessels and heart, without causing pressure spikes.
The Benefits of Rooibos for the Human Body
The surprising effect of rooibos on the body is explained by its composition. The drink includes:
- a complex of mineral substances: iron, fluorine, calcium, zinc, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese;
- vitamins: A, P, E, and ascorbic acid in rooibos is more than in citrus;
- a natural antibiotic tetracycline, due to which tea acquires bactericidal properties;
- antioxidants, which help get rid of free radicals that cause cancer. In addition, antioxidants are responsible for prolonging the youthfulness of the skin;
- aroma oils;
- phenol carboxylic acids having antibacterial properties.
Rooibos has a variety of uses. It is used as a food additive, in the form of a dye, added to culinary products, cosmetic products and infusions for baths. However, tea has the greatest value for human health.
The benefits of Rooibos tea surprise doctors from different countries. Roibush influences all functions of the body, helping to fight diseases and saturate the body with useful substances.
Rooibos has the following properties:
- sedative effect. The use of Rooibos tea helps to relieve the nervous system of mental stress and improve sleep;
- a huge amount of antioxidants in the tea make it not only a good prevention of cancer, but also a means to combat cancer, osteoporosis and diseases associated with radiation;
- drink is a good antispasmodic, since it relaxes smooth muscles;
- tea is useful in the complex treatment of such diseases: hypertension , diabetes, allergies, cataracts, atherosclerosis, liver diseases, eczema, dermatitis, heart diseases, asthma;
- useful for the cardiovascular system, as it cleans the walls of blood vessels from cholesterol and strengthens them;
- tea has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, so it is useful to drink with colds;
- Rooibos improves the condition of the musculoskeletal system;
- is a good way to restore health after poisoning.
Rooibos tea for weight loss
Rooibos tea is allowed for use during diets, as a cup of invigorating unsweetened tea contains only 2 calories.
Sam Rooibos tea does not contain any amazing substances that will help you lose weight without additional effort.
The use of rooibos for weight loss is its ability to maintain a normal level of sugar, which will prolong the feeling of satiety after eating. To this end, it should be drunk twice a day before meals. Tea is drunk slowly, with pleasure, in small sips. At the same time, portions of food can be slightly reduced. Do not drink Rooibos in the evening due to the presence of an invigorating effect.
In addition, the decoction of rooibus can be added to the baths to get rid of excess fluid and to remove swelling.
Since rooibos contains an excellent vitamin-mineral complex, it is a good way to maintain the body during diets.