Moringa Herb Tea By Caranda

Moringa  Oleifera  is rich with diverse vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Best of all, these nutrients are readily available for your body to use. The great majority of multivitamins available in the supermarket today are created in laboratories, where ingredients are synthesized and packed into a small pill. Unfortunately, most of these ingredients are not easily absorbed by the body because they are not sourced from whole foods. Moringa is a natural, whole-food source for vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and other important compounds that your body relies on to stay healthy.  Moringa’s benefits are derived from the plant’s high concentration of bio-available nutrients. Moringa contains high levels of Vitamin A (beta carotene), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Vitamin K.

African Medicine Men & Women Have used Moringa in Holistic African Health & Culture for Centuries 

Moringa oleifera’s health benefits have long since been well understood and cherished by the people of Asia and Africa. The Moringa tree’s uses as a health and medicinal plant can be traced back centuries; there are documented references of Moringa oil being placed in the tombs of ancient Egyptians. What the east has long since known is now being understood by the west, as more and more people in Europe and America begin to explore the benefits of alternative healing. Because the Moringa tree is rich in nutrients, and because the tree’s various parts can all be used, Moringa’s many benefits vary depending on which part of the plant is being used. The young, immature Moringa oleifera pods are the most valued and widely used of all the tree parts. The pods are extremely nutritious, containing essential amino acids, forming a complete protein source, and many vitamins, minerals, co-enzymes, and antioxidants.

How can Moringa oleifera benefit you?

The possibilities are endless. Here are just a few of the many real benefits people discover when taking Moringa oleifera:

• Increased physical energy – Tune your body up with naturally occurring nutrients to make your energy last longer

• Mental and emotional balance – Moringa oleifera’s amazingly powerful nutrient compounds help restore stability to the chemicals that govern our thoughts and emotions. You have to experience it to appreciate it!

• Faster recovery – Moringa oleifera’s complete amino profile, along with dozens of vitamins and minerals, makes it a perfect recovery food after grueling workouts and physical strain.

• Nutrient-dense mother’s milk – Increased iron, potassium, Vitamins A, B, C, E, and dozens of other important nutrients are all readily absorbed from Moringa oleifera and transferred from mother’s milk to the growing newborn. No wonder Moringa is called ‘Mother’s Best Friend’ in cultures across Africa!

• Healthy blood sugar levels – antioxidants and unique regulating compounds help control blood sugar and keep the blood free of unhealthy substances.

Just a few of the other many benefits of Moringa oleifera include increased flexibility, improved sensory perception, better sleep cycles, decreased depression and anxiety, and improved memory. Moringa has been used to help those with diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, PMS, skin problems,  and even cancer.

Moringa Herb Tea is equally valuable and provides powerful benefits to anyone who is conscious of their nutrient intake. The leaves of the Moringa tree are among the most protein-dense leaves of any plant species. Moringa leaves also contain high levels of vitamin A comparable to carrots, calcium comparable to milk, and vitamin C comparable to oranges, as well as high amounts of other vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals.

Moringa leaves or powder can be used in food preparation, and also brewed as a tea, either alone or in combination with other teas. Even a small glass of Moringa tea benefits the drinker with a host of nutrients.

It is impossible to list the complete benefits of Moringa, simply because they are too numerous to write out. What is guaranteed is that our Moringa Products are freshly produced and packed to retain their nutrients. They are safe to consume by all ages, and will benefit you and your family for years to come.

To Learn More Visit our Moringa site – MORINGAHERBTEA.COM

Rift Valley, East African Tea Region

Green Tea Iced

A premium African Kenyan Zebra Sencha Green Tea, combined with green rooibos and thyme. This unique and remarkable infusion will offer a delightful experience to any green tea lover. Try it chilled. Organic contains caffeine.

Jasmine Nine Moon Green Tea, A Most try.

Jasmine Nile Moon

A distinctive blend of green teas containing Premium Jasmine Green Tea, Green Rooibos, and whole Jasmine flowers. Organic contains caffeine.

Green tea’s antioxidant power can fight the effects of free radicals on the body. There are substances in nature that can eliminate free radicals, and many of them, like tannins, catechins, and flavonoids, exist in green tea. Catechin is an especially potent free-radical fighter. To a lesser extent, vitamins A, C, and E are also antioxidants. Green tea contains high levels of all of these vitamins, and it is the most potent antioxidant drink available today. Green tea polyphenols have powerful anti-cancer, heart and brain protective and antibacterial properties. The most potent of these, EGCG, is present in very high levels in green tea, and it is vital for the prevention of cancer.

Green tea is relatively safe for most people, and has very few side effects. Most people that experience problems usually have a bit of insomnia due to the caffeine, but green tea has less caffeine than coffee. To be safe, women who are or could be pregnant should not drink green tea. Green tea’s antioxidant power is second to none, and it should be part of everyone’s healthy lifestyle. Of course, there are choices when it comes to how you get your daily dose of green tea. You can drink it, which is how people in Japan and China have enjoyed its benefits for centuries. However, some don’t really like the taste of green tea. For them, there are many quality green tea supplements on the market. Some are in tablet form, and some come as a liquid. The liquid formulas are generally more concentrated than the tablets (three tablets would contain about as much caffeine as a single cup of coffee). Either way, everyone should try green tea and experience the benefits themselves

Ginger is a very special herb or spice with significant healing powers and soothing magic. This amazing herb enhances the teas that we have selected for you with a bright, clean taste of a mild yet spicy ginger note. The flavor is an upper note of an earthy spice in our Ginger Nectar Rooibos Herb Tea. The Rooibos introduces an even honey note. If you enjoy the kick of ginger then also travel to the world of our green teas.  We are pleased to offer our Sencha Ginger Green Tea. The lemon verbena and lavender flower makes this green tea a true star. The rich taste of the sencha blended with dry ginger adds a very lovely taste and aroma when sipping our Ginger Green sencha tea. The black tea for this month has a bold tea character. The selection is our Ginger Lemon Black Tea from our flavored black tea collection. An energy lifting morning boost is how our founder’s grandmother referred to this tea. It will charm you and boost your daily energy level with a dash of caffeine.   This is a refreshing black tea blended with ginger, citrus lemon, lemon verbena, and yummy lemon grass from Liberia and Ghana. This blend of Kenyan and Malawi black teas has a fine ginger kick and soothes the senses with citrus notes.

Ginger Nectar Rooibos Tea

Ginger Lemon Black Tea

Ginger Green Tea

Healing & Soothing

Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Ginger tea benefits your health in many ways and is a refreshing tea to drink. Ginger tea health has been around for centuries and has been used in traditional African and Chinese medicine for over 2500 years.  The effects that this plain looking herb has on our bodies, makes it a ‘must have’ in the kitchen.

Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. Gingerols and shoyaols called ‘volatile oils’ are found in ginger, and are responsible for the many heath benefits of ginger.  These two oils help stimulate the body’s digestive juices, which in turn neutralize the stomach acids and help ease problems such as diarrhea, cramping and nausea. If you would prefer to take a ginger supplement, make sure it contains the properties gingerols and shoyaols, as these are the plants active ingredients. It is a natural decongestant and antihistamine, making it great for the treatment of the common head cold. The Chinese use it to calm an upset stomach, stop diarrhea and nausea.  In Europe it has been used to help relieve menstrual cramps, treat the symptoms of a common cold and relieve headaches. The Africans drink it as a tea to keep healthy and toned. Many chefs in Africa cook and bake with it. Many African families keep it as a first hand defense when a family member feels ill. The many tea blends come alive during the raining season in West Africa when it’s a bit cold and wet. Each home will surely delight a visitor with their “house blend” version of a ginger tea. This is the same for so many other cultures as well. I am sure that you will enjoy any of our selections for ginger tea in January. I want to also wish you all of our delightful customers, a fantastic New Year. 2012 should be started with a spark so we selected ginger as a focus. Please also join or like us on Face Book and invite friends to join our mailing list. January is free tea sample for our new E-list members. To enjoy our free sample program for the month of January make sure to sign up at mailing list on our website. Also to our supporters and dear customers invite a friend or family member and you will also get a free sample.

Here are ten health benefits of this powerful herb:

Morning Sickness

A review of several studies has concluded that ginger is just as effective as vitamin B6 in the treatment of morning sickness.

Motion Sickness Remedy

Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness.

Reduces Pain and Inflammation

One study showed that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller.

Heartburn Relief

Ginger has long been used as a natural heartburn remedy. It is most often taken in the form of tea for this purpose.

Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment

Ginger has long been used as a natural treatment for colds and the flu. Many people also find ginger to be helpful in the case of stomach flu or food poisoning, which is not surprising given the positive effects ginger has upon the digestive tract.

Migraine Relief

Research has shown that ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels.

Menstrual Cramp Relief

In Chinese medicine, ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of menstrual cramps.

Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy

A study done on diabetic rats found that those rats given ginger had a reduced incidence of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage).

Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study conducted at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that ginger powder induces cell death in all ovarian cancer cells to which it was applied.

Colon Cancer Prevention

A study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger might slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.

African Rooibos Tea – Health Benefits

Winston Craig, MPH, PhD, RD.

Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) has long been enjoyed as a fruity, mild-flavored beverage by the local indigenous people where it is grown in South Africa. However, the recent discovery of its high antioxidant polyphenolic content has resulted in its rapid growth in popularity in the West as consumers seek to obtain benefit from its health-giving properties. The mild flavor of rooibos (pronounced Roy-Boss) has made it a very popular ingredient in various herbal tea blends.

Rooibos, an Afrikaans word that means red bush, is a flowering shrub that grows in the Cedarberg mountain region in South Africa’s Western Cape, about 250 km north of Capetown. Rooibos is an erect shrub that grows to about five feet in height. It has reddish-brown stems and bright green needle-like leaves. Since it is a legume, the root has nodules containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria. This characteristic enables the plant to survive the nutrient-poor, acidic soils of the Cedarberg region.

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The key to meditation is simply slowing your heart rate down and allowing your mind to focus on your breathing and nothing else. Here is a simple meditation method you can practice anywhere at anytime throughout your day. Try using this at least once a day while sitting at your desk or while in bed before sleeping or after waking up in the morning.

Six Simple and Effective Steps to Relax Your Body and Calm Your Nerves

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