Now that it is starting to warm up i can make iced tea! Info about the teas i have used below You can use a mix of your favs I have used 6 teabags per 2 litres water 2 tulsi/gotu kola, 2 rooibos, 2 green tea, 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/2 lemon, sliced, add 1 tbsp honey-add more if you need it . I have also added some stevia to taste. Add 2 litres of near boiling water. Mix and leave to cool then keep in the fridge Yes its ironic i am having it in a coke glass! You can add other things like lavender, lemongrass, herbs, rose petals, citrus zest etc..go crazy! For more than 5000 years Tulsi (also known as Holy Basil) has been considered Indias Queen of Herbs and has been revered as one of the most sacred herbs in India, infused with healing power. Modern research has classified Tulsi as an adaptogenic herb. Adaptogens have been shown to support the bodys natural immune system while relieving the bodys negative reaction to stress. Adaptogenic herbs have been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicines for thousands of years to promote and maintain wellness. Many adaptogenic herbs have been referred to by herbalists as rejuvenative herbs, qi tonic herbs, rasayanas or restorative herbs. They help the body adapt to environmental, physical and emotional stressors, support normal functions, and restore balance. Native to Sri Lanka and South Africa, gotu kola extract and herb has been used for centuries to relieve mental fatigue, and as a tonic for overall brain and nervous system support. Rich in vitamins A, B, E, K and magnesium, researchers have found that it also contains several glycosides that exhibit healing properties. Rooibos is a uniquely South African beverage, brewed from the leaves and stems of the Aspalathus linearis shrub. It grows mainly in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape, which has the perfect microclimate and soil conditions for Rooibos cultivation. The first use of Rooibos was by the Khoikhoi and San who harvested the bushes for tea and used it for many ailments. European settlers soon discovered its benefits, leading to its commercialisation in the 20th century. Benjamin Ginsberg, a Russian immigrant and pioneer, was the first to realise the marketing potential of Rooibos. In 1904 he began trading with Rooibos which he bought from Khoi descendants and marketed as a healthy alternative to Ceylon tea. The Ginsberg family is involved in Rooibos production to this very day. The active ingredients in Rooibos are polyphenolic compounds, chemical structures produced by plants, most of which are significant antioxidants. Rooibos is also the only known source of aspalathin, a potent antioxidant. Green Rooibos contains more aspalathin and antioxidants. Rooibos’ antioxidant content depends on soil conditions in the region where it was grown. Many people report that Rooibos relieves allergies, skin irritations like eczema, sleep disorders, digestive problems and nervous complaints, although these claims aren’t supported by scientific research yet. Rooibos is traditionally prescribed to soothe infant colic, resulting from a South African (Mrs Annetjie Theron) mother’s discovery that it eased her baby’s colic. Rooibos possesses both antioxidant and antimutagenic (prevents chromosomal mutations) properties, characteristics which are thought to explain many of its positive health effects. Research indicating that it has antiviral activity, reduces inflammation and lowers serum lipid peroxide levels (a heart disease risk factor), increases its popularity. Furthermore, Rooibos is claimed to be antispasmodic and calming to the nervous system. Its antispasmodic action is thought to be due to quercetin and luteolin, two of Rooibos’ flavonoids compounds.
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 00:52:59 +0000
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