Organic products conquer hearts at DITF

Tag : Herbal Drink
There are many contributing factors as to why our health and theearth are in crisis. However, we can all benefit from takingcontrol, being conscious of what we are putting in our bodies, andaware of what is going into our environment, exhibitors haveappealed.

By using organic and natural products, you are making healthydecisions for yourself and the earth, and taking preventivemeasures for a healthy future. By making this choice, you willgreatly reduce the amount of toxins and chemicals in your body, MrAllen Kinyamasongo, Sales Manager for Tanzania Tea Packers(TATEPA).

He added that what we must realize is that, nature already hastechnology that is more sophisticated than we can comprehend.Because of lack of awareness on organic products, people use onewith chemicals with adverse effects in their bodies.

Organic products act as medicine and offer a good choice for thosewho dont consume caffeine related ones. Among the organic productsthat are displayed on various shelves of the companies that areparticipating in the 32nd DITF, are camomile, hibiscus, peppermint,green teas and lemon symphony.

According to exhibitors, Camomile makes a pleasant aromatic teawith a fruity flavour, enhanced by sugar or honey. It is oftensipped for relief of health problems ranging from toothache tonervousness. It has also been noted as beneficial for soothingheadaches and is a natural relaxing herb known to assist therestless and those suffering from insomnia.

In many circles it is called night tea or sleepy tea on account ofits natural properties which promote restfulness and drowsiness. Itis also known to assist digestive disorders by settling the stomachand calming the nerves. The plants botanical name, Matricaria, isderived from the Latin term for womb because it was once used as anherb to treat female troubles.

It is derived from ancient Greek and translates as Ground Applein reference to the fruity aroma. Like many teas and herbs camomileshould be consumed without the addition of milk but this does notpreclude additives such as honey, lime, lemon and cinnamon. One ofthe funny things to do with a widely used consumer herb likecamomile is to make your own blend.

Try camomile with peppermint and call it Camomint Soothing Sleeper- camomile provides the sleepy portion of your blend and thepeppermint provides the soothing part (peppermint is known tosoothe stomach upsets). Hibiscus tea is the infusion made from thecalyces (sepals) of the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, an herbal teadrink consumed both hot and cold by people around the world.

It is also referred to as Roselle (another common name for thehibiscus flower). The tea contains vitamin C and minerals and isused traditionally as a mild medicine. This tea contains 15-30 percent organic acids, such as citric acid. Experts suggest that thiskind of tea is effective in the treatment of mild-to-moderatehypertension.

Organic products can greatly reduce risks related to cholesterol,obesity, weight loss and many more. Mr Kinyamasongo says theseproducts are available in supermarkets in all cities except forother regions. Currently, it looks like they are expensive but itis because they are of high quality than others. But for examplein Kenya, they are widely used.