On offer are 5 Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) seeds.
Rooibos grows into an erect evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 m (about 5 feet) in height. It has a single basal stem that divides just above the ground surface into multiple thin branches that carry bright green, needle-like leaves of about 10—40 mm (0.4—1.6 inches) in length. The plant produces small yellow flowers in spring through early summer, and each flower generates a one-seeded leguminous fruit.
Rooibos has adapted to coarse, nutrient-poor, acidic soil and hot, dry summers.
Pronounced "roy-boss" and means "red bush" in Afrikaans.
Praise for Rooibos Tea:
Studies have shown this tea is comparable to green tea in the amounts of polyphenols it contains. It shows anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral activity.
Rooibos helps delay the aging process. Recently, Japanese scientists have found that Rooibos tea contains a mimic of the enzyme Super Oxide Dismutase (S.O.D.), an antioxidant which attacks the free radicals and limits their damaging effects.
Rooibos helps to relieve stomach ulcers, nausea, constipation, and heartburn.
Rooibos has been found to help with insomnia, disturbed sleeping patterns and headaches. It contains no caffeine and has a relaxing effect on the central nervous system.
Rooibos helps to give you strong bones and teeth because of its calcium, manganese and fluoride content.
Rooibos helps pacify infants with colic, stomach cramps and sleeping problems.
Rooibos contains alpha hydroxy acid and zinc for healthy, smooth skin. This wonder tea is especially useful when applied to skin irritations like itchy skin, eczema, sunburns, diaper rash and acne.
Put used rooibos tea bags in the refrigerator or freezer. After a hard day's work, put on tired or red eyes to soothe and relax.
Rooibos contains magnesium which is necessary for a healthy nervous system.
Rooibos increases the absorption of iron in the body.
Rooibos contains potassium and copper minerals that are necessary for several metabolic functions.
Rooibos is often prescribed for nervous tension and mild depression as it makes a relaxing sedative.
Rooibos contains no oxalic acid and can therefore be enjoyed by persons suffering from kidney stones.
Rooibos helps to control your appetite thus can be beneficial in weight loss.
Rooibos helps you recoup after a hangover.
Rooibos makes a great thirst-quencher and sport drink. Because of its mineral content of iron, potassium, zinc, manganese and sodium, it restores the body's equilibrium after strenuous exercise.
Rooibos is very versatile! Drink it hot or cold, with or without milk, sugar or honey. Add lemon or mix it with fruit juices for a lovely blend. Rooibos tea is also used in cooking and baking. It can replace the liquid content in recipes for soups, marinades, sauces, stews and cakes for added flavor and nutrition.
And Rooibos tastes divine! It is less bitter than most teas.
Propagation:
Rooibos seed - sow late spring (or at similar temperatures, soil temp ~20C) covering the seed with about 10mm of soil. It is beneficial to pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water prior to sowing.
Requires a very well-drained acid sandy soil and a warm sunny position. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of well-drained acidic sandy soil as soon as they are large enough to handle. When grown in pots it needs to be kept dry but not arid in the winter. Grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter and plant them out in late spring or early summer if you have frosts. Give the plants protection from the cold and from excessive rain for at least their first winter outdoors if necessary.
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On 23-Feb-14 at 23:29:58 AEDST, seller added the following information: