1. South Africa's number 1. herbal export.
2. Endemic to the western parts of the Cape particularly the Cedarberg area, Rooibos is a member of the legume family.
3. Rooibos gets it's red colorings from a fermentation process that is performed after picking. Rooibos is also now available as an unfermented green Rooibos tea which is said to have higher levels of anti oxidants than the red variation.
4. Traditionally, Rooibos is also known for it's antispasmodic properties and can be used to treat babies suffering from colic.
5. Functions as an excellent health beverage as it lacks caffeine and low levels of tannin but should be consumed without milk or sugar to best benefit from it.
6. The anti oxidants present in Rooibos are known to combat cancer forming free radicals
7. Used primarily as a tea, but now also used in skin creams and gels.

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1. Found only in the Western Cape of southern Africa, two varieties are available - Crenulata and the more commonly used Betulina.
2. The leaves are traditionally  chewed to relieve stomach complaints.
3. Buchu is commonly used as a natural treatment for urinary infections and ailments around the urinary area including the bladder, kidneys and prostate.  It also functions as  a  natural  diuretic.
4. The leaves are mixed with oil to create a perfume.
5. Buchu is  used in the food industry as a flavour  enhancer.
6. Buchu oil has a black current like flavor and smell and the essential oil can function as a soothing anti septic
7. Difficult to cultivate and required specialized knowledge
8. Buchu is available in capsules,essenial oils, tinctures as a herbal tea
   

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