Loved in almost every part of the world, tea is not just a delicious and refreshing drink; it may also offer several health benefits.
According to the 19th-century Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzo and author of The Book of Tea, “Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage.”
Read More: Best Food To Help With The Circulation Of Blood
Each tea variant is formulated with a blend of traditional African herbs, including rooibos, to help boost health and relieve the symptoms of many illnesses. Here are a few:
Colds and Flus
We’re right in the middle of colds and flu season, and a healthy herbal tea will not just help to alleviate symptoms and assist the body in the healing process, but it may also increase the body’s immunity, helping fight off viruses and prevent colds and flu.
Sela Colds and Flu Tea (R49.99) with Lemon Bush has been specially formulated to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu.
Diabetes
People who have type-2 diabetes, or those at risk of developing type-2 diabetes, may benefit from drinking rooibos and herbal teas due to their high content of antioxidants. These antioxidants help fight inflammation in the body and helps keep the body’s blood sugar levels in check.
Read More: Ways To Be A Better Cooker
Sela Blood Sugar Tea (R49.99) is made with African traditional herbs. It has been specially formulated to offer blood sugar support and is traditionally used to maintain stable blood sugar levels and help break down sugar into energy.
High Blood Pressure
Herbal and rooibos teas are heart-friendly, and have shown to help lower blood pressure and support a healthy heart.
Sela High Blood Tea (R49.99) with Hibiscus is specially formulated to support heart health. It is traditionally used as a mild diuretic and to assist blood flow properly through vessels.
Read More: We’ve Shared A Few Tricks and Tips On How to Cook Amadumbe
These are some of the most common health concerns in South Africa, but they’re not the only ones. Sela has a wide range of teas available, supporting everything from slimming, to increasing energy, to relieving symptoms of gout and asthma. And if you don’t have a specific health concern to treat, you can still enjoy their range of teas for their refreshing taste.
Since you’re here already, also check out how the Musculoskeletal Claims Are On The Rise – Tips For A Healthy Spine