Sold by weight. Rooibos tea is a natural beverage which doesn’t contain caffeine, artificial colors, additives or preservatives. According to studies conducted in South Africa and Japan Rooibos has been shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, and hypertension. Studies also show that Rooibos tea provides anti-spasmodic benefits which could relieve stomach cramping and colic. Rooibos tea has been used to treat allergies such as hay fever, asthma and eczema. It is also used to treat irritated skin by brewing the tea and placing it directly on the affected areas. Rooibos contains anti-oxidants which can help slow the aging process and boost the immune system. Rooibos tea doesn’t contain oxalic acid which makes it a good beverage for people prone to kidney stones. Rooibos contains the minerals, copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese, alpha-hydroxy ( for healthy skin ) and magnesium (for the nervous system ) are also components of this tea. Rooibos tea is also used as an additive in toiletries either as a powder or as an infusion in water and then added to the toiletry recipe.