Cyclopia genistoides

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Endemic to the fynbos region, Honeybush makes a delicious tea, free of caffeine, low in tannins, and rich in antioxidants. Honeybush is said to help with a poor appetite, promote good  milk flow when breastfeeding, and generally support good health. Simmering for a few minutes can enhance the flavour.

Add 1-2 tsp of in 1 cup of boiled water. Steep for 15  mins. Strain. Enjoy.Green (unfermented) honeybush is richer in antioxidants than regular (fermented) honeybush, and other green teas. Free of caffeine, and low in tannins, green honeybush makes a wonderful nurturing tea (and ice tea) that combines well with other Cape herbs like rooibos and buchu. Simmering for a few minutes will enhance the flavour.

Add 1-2 tsp of in 1 cup of boiled water. Steep for 15  mins. Strain. Enjoy.

Plant Uses & Benefits: aromatic, food, medicine, tea

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Common names: honeybush, sandveld honeybush (English); heuningbos (Afrikaans). 
Botanical name: Cyclopia genistoides

Family: Fabaceae


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Uses & Benefits: aromatic, food, medicine, tea

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