The Honeybush plant, which is native to South Africa has been used by locals for centuries in treating many ailments and as a sweet brewed tea. Find out why we love this plant so much!

1. Honeybush Health Presents
10 Things You Need To
Know About Honeybush
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In the 17th Century, upon observing the Khoisan’s use of
Honeybush as a hot beverage & tincture, the Dutch & British
settlers began substituting it for their usual tea.
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After being handpicked, "
the plant is macerated "
and allowed to ferment in !
the sun or in baking ovens
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Honeybush contains many of the 14 minerals essential to
human health and wellness, including critical elements
such as: Iron, Potassium, Calcium & Manganese.
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A mutual effort by the Medical Research Council of
South Africa, the University of Stellenbosch,
and the University of Southern Denmark,
confirmed that a Honeybush tisane resulted in a
remarkable blood sugar lowering, and cholesterol
lowering effect,when fed to type 2 diabetic rodents.
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Phyto-estrogens, present in Honeybush, as in many other
plants such as Soy and Black Cohosh, may be useful in the
natural control of menopausal symptoms in
women.
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Naturally sweet, this tea is tasty "
without any sugar added.

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By virtue of its Pinitol content, Honeybush Tea has
been used by the local population as an expectorant and
treatment for many common respiratory complaints.
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Honeybush has been long used by the local indigenous
peoples to stimulate lactation in nursing mothers, and
in relieving infantile colic.
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Honeybush tea is caffeine free which makes it an ideal
beverage for those with caffeine sensitivities.
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Tannins, which can be found in all plant based foods can
inhibit the absorption of iron. Honeybush tea has
very low levels of tannins.
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12. Those Were 10 Things We Love about Honeybush
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13. Honeybush Health tea is available online & at these fine retailers
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