Move over Green tea, the African Roobios tea will give you a run for your money when it comes to health benefits it provides. Studies have shown that it even has 50% more antioxidants than green tea.
Roobios tea is popular in South Africa and many other African nations. This red tea is grown from a shrub found in Cape Town, South Africa; here are some of its health benefits:
- Great for skin-It will help to improve blemishes, acne, and other skin conditions. This really works you can even try to put the tea bag directly to your problem area!
- Heart Protector: Roobios tea contains numerous antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that helps to protect your heart.
- Caffeine free: Anyone can drink it and no need to chemically process it to remove the caffeine!
- High concentration of zinc- Zinc is important to speed up your metabolism..always good to have
- Packed with iron- Low iron can make you tired and depressed.
- Aids in sleep- Just like chamomile it’s known to help in sleep, many Africans use Roobios before bed, as it has a calming and relaxing effect.
- Protects your brain: Drinking roobios tea regular can help to fight free radicals that damage your brain cells and lead to Alzheimers disease.
- High Magnesium- Ladies if you suffer from severe cramps, a boost in magnesium can help relieve those painful cramps.
source: Underground Health
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