Rooibos

    Grown exclusively in the Cedarburg Mountains of South Africa, rooibos has been gaining popularity. Often identified as “red tea”, the leaves of the rooibos bush are harvested, chopped, wetted, and left to ferment in heaps then dried in the sun, a process that changes the previously green leaves to the stunning red color that we witness in our teapots.

    Reputed to help in cases of hay fever, asthma, allergies, insomnia, infant colic, and stomach upsets, rooibos is caffeine-free. Try rooibos topically for the healing of acne, eczema, diaper rash, and even for stubborn case of infant cradle cap. Rooibos contain flavonoids, which are free-radical-fighting antioxidants that are also found in green tea. However, the flavonoids in rooibos are said to be far more effective than those in green tea, which, combined with its caffeine-free status, makes rooibos a healthy tea worth keeping in the cupboard.

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Astragalus

 Also known as Huang Qi, this beautiful perennial, which is native to Mongolia and China, has been utilized in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The dried root is said to help in cases of digestive disturbances, chronic fatigue, anemia, cold, flu, high blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and in the treatment of allergies. Astragalus can be boiled as tea or taken as a tincture and is a safe, immune-system-boosting herb for children.

          When purchasing any immune-boosting and post-onset cold or flu tincture, it is well worth it to make sure that astragalus is on the list of ingredients. Astragalus is known to be a vital and powerful herb for healing in its own right, as well as enhancing the healing power of the other herbs it might be paired with.