Red African rooibos tea (rooibos, rooibos) is gradually conquering the world market and this is due not only to its taste, but also to a lot of useful properties. In 1995, South African research company Infruitec, as well as Professor Charlene Marayi of Independent State University, discovered and confirmed that rooibos is: anti-allergen; antispasmodic; possesses antibacterial properties; slows down the aging process; has an antiviral effect; antioxidant; caffeine free; has a low tannin content. The presence of antioxidants found in 1980 by Japanese and American scientists is greater in rooibos than in green tea, especially the presence of a powerful stable antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD). Super-oxide dismutase extremely effectively neutralizes free radicals. Free radicals are substances that lack one electron, and therefore they strive to oxidize everything, that is, to take away the missing electron from one of the molecules in the cells of the body. When this happens, the intracellular balance is disturbed, an instant chain reaction occurs, billions of new health destroyers penetrate the weakened cell. Countless free radicals are just waiting in the wings to rush to storm the human body. Free radicals are the cause of aging and many heart diseases. Thanks to this substance, rooibos is useful in the treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, atherosclerosis, allergic epidemics, liver diseases and cataracts. The antispasmodic properties of rooibos can relieve colic and stomach cramps, as well as help with skin diseases such as eczema and rashes. Unlike many other drinks, rooibos has a very low content of oxalic acid, which prevents kidney stones from appearing. Intensive studies of the beneficial qualities of rooibos tea conducted in Japan additionally revealed yet another unique properties of tea: • providing a general calming effect on the central nervous system, reducing excessive irritability and irritability, lowering blood pressure; • assistance in violation of sleep patterns and insomnia; • reduction of skin itching, help with allergies, hay fever, asthma, eczema; • restoration and normalization of the stomach during digestive disorders, nausea, vomiting and heartburn; • beneficial effect on the skin and bone tissue. Most likely, such properties are due to the interaction of a large number of substances found in rooibos red tea. After studying the composition of rooibos, scientists identified 8 phenol carboxylic acids, some of which are of great antibacterial importance. Rooibos also contains 9 flavonoids, which, in combination with vitamin C, help to neutralize free radicals that cause age-related changes. And the content of oxalic acid in the drink was very low, which prevents the appearance of kidney stones. It was found that three cups of rooibos cover one third of a person's daily iron requirements. Moreover, the content of vitamin C, copper in tea, as well as the low content of tannin allow the body to better absorb iron and promote blood formation. Therefore, Roibos is especially recommended for pregnant and lactating women, as well as athletes. Three cups of rooibos cover the body's daily requirement for fluoride, which allows for good oral hygiene. Rooibos contains the optimal ratio of sodium and potassium. These elements (us
