Rooibos: the plant that is not just a drink

It hydrates the skin, supports your health, and can even help to reduce smoking harm. No wonder he has already conquered the world of cosmetics and dietary supplements.

The rooibos, also known as “Red Cape Earthkettye” widely known. It makes it special that it is grown exclusively in the Cederberg region of South Africa, in the mountainous areas of the Western Cape Province. It has been utilized in a variety of ways for thousands of years, but for the first time, Europeans only met it in the 17th century thanks to the Dutch settlers.

Characteristic taste without caffeine

Rooibos is often used as a herbal brew, most people like it because of its sweet-earth taste. The red bush is harvested when the plant is 1-1.5 years old, and not only the needle-like, sharp leaves, but also the ends of the stems, but also the bark. In many cases, we mistakenly refer to it as tea, although black, green and white tea are made from the leaf and bud of the tea. Because rooibos does not contain caffeine, it is consumed as a caffeine -free alternative to black and green tea.

Used in the garden and in the kitchen

Rooibost is used as a ingredient in cakes, smoothies, porridge, or even soups. Because of its soothing effect, it may be an ingredient in creams, lotions and shampoos, but is also recommended for eczema and acne. Rooibos decoction is also used to spray plants to keep the pests away and can be used as a natural manure in compost.

Also plays a big role in harm reduction

However, the most innovative invention is related to the tobacco industry, as it is recently used as a raw material for unheated heating puddles. Its pleasant earthy aroma makes it suitable for replacing the tobacco leaf.

During the production of tobacco -free, heated nicotin products, nicotine and glycerine, as well as natural aromas, are added to the rooibos sheet, so that when heating the heating rod, a various flavored nicotine -containing aerosol can be formed. The solution offers a less harmful* alternative to traditional cigarettes for anyone who is unable to quit nicotine consumption, because the use of heating devices does not burn or emit smoke, so that smoke harmful substances do not enter the human body.

* Based on a wide range of evidence and assuming a complete quit from cigarette. These products are not risk -free and cause addiction.