There are over 200 species of hibiscus flowers in a variety of beautiful colors. hibiscus is not only famous as an ornamental plant but it’s also important as an ingredient in food preparation and in making healthy delicious herbal teas the Hibiscus Sabdariffa or Rosemallow is the preferred species used to make hibiscus tea. Hibiscus tea has been enjoyed by many for hundreds of years as a relaxing refreshment and as a herbal remedy to treat ailments.
Health benefits of Hibiscus
- Blood pressure management: consuming hibiscus tea lowers the blood pressure in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults.
- Lowering cholesterol levels: it has impressive antioxidant properties. it helps to lower levels of’ bad’ LDL cholesterol from the body thereby helping to protect against heart diseases and protecting blood vessels from damage. The hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic properties of hibiscus tea can be beneficial to those who suffer from blood sugar disorders like diabetes.
- Protects the liver: the antioxidant properties of hibiscus tea may help in treating liver diseases. This is because they help to protect your body from diseases by neutralizing the free radicals in body tissues and cells therefore hibiscus helps increase your lifespan by maintaining good overall health in many organ systems.
- Anti cancer properties: hibiscus tea has anti-tumor and anti-oxidant properties due to its photocatechuic acid content. Hibiscus also slows down the growth of cancerous cells through a process known as apoptosis known as programmed cell death.
- Anti-infammatory and anti-bacterial properties: it is rich in ascorbic acid known as vitamin c which is an essential nutrient that boosts and stimulates the activity of the immune system .it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties therefore prevents you from catching cold and flu and has a cooling effect hence treats discomfort from fever.
- Menstrual pain: it relieves from cramps and menstrual pain and restoring hormonal imbalance as well which reduces mood swings depression and overheating.
Other health benefits:
- Helps in production of milk for breastfeeding mothers
- Helps to reduce anxiety
- Aids in digestion and increases urination
- Beneficial for losing weight
- Boosts immune system
- Used as a sports drink to satiate thirst
- Aids digestion