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Hibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffa

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Hibiscus iced tea
Hibiscus iced tea
Common Names
Hibiscus , Roselle, rosemallow, Jamaica Sorrel, red sorrel, agua de Jamaica
Botanical Name
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Family
MALVACEAE Mallow Family
Hibiscus Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: General Health Tonics * Hypertension HBP * Weight Loss *
Properties: Astringent* Digestive* Antibacterial* Diuretic*
Parts Used: flower, Calyx
Constituents:plant acids including:allohydroxycitric-acid(hca),citric-acid, malic-acid, ascobic-acid, hibiscic-acid- mucilage, pectin, anthocyanins, calcium, cabohydrates,chromium

Hibiscus plants are valued for thier beautiful and practical flowers. Traditional cultures world wide, from China to the Caribbean and the Americas have used hibiscus for medicinal teas and natural red dye. In Jamaica is is known as sorrel, in Mexico agua de jamaica. Hibiscus flowers are used to make a wine red tea that is naturally high in Vitamin C, a natural antioxidant, and gentle diuretic and laxative.

There are many good reasons to add this tart and tasty tea to your daily routine, especially if you tend towards having high blood pressure, or want to safely take off a few pounds. Regular consumption of hibiscus teas often lowers blood pressure1. Hibiscus also contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA, or hydroxycut) used in many diet formulas, and other obesity fighting chemicals such as chromium and ascobic acid.

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How to Use: Hibiscus
Preparation Methods :The dried flowers are most often prepared as a tea

remedyRemedies using : Hibiscus Reishi and Sorrel diet tea*


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The red flowering tropical hibiscus plant gives this infusion drink its unique taste and wonderful colour. Delicious hot or, cold with a slice of lemon.
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Contains: All Organic Hibiscus flowers, Rosehips, Lemongrass, Orange peel, Spearmint, Rose petals and a pinch of organic Stevia

referencesHibiscus Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Hibiscus for :High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Drinking hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure in a group of pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults, according to a study by the USDA

. Study Shows Consuming Hibiscus Tea Lowers Blood Pressure. (November 10, 2008), USDA

Hibiscus for :High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Drinking hibiscus tea lowered blood pressure in a group of pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults, according to a study by the USDA

. Study Shows Consuming Hibiscus Tea Lowers Blood Pressure. (November 10, 2008), USDA

Plant Description
Related Species Hibiscus rosa-sinensis: Used in Chinese TCM

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

  • Flowers: Large, trumpet-shaped, with five or more petals, ranging from white to pink, red, purple or yellow, and from 4-15 cm broad.
  • Plant Class:Flowering plant
  • Leaves:
  • Fruit:
  • Preferred Habitat:Grown as an ornamental, and/or medicinal tea plant
  • Flowering Season:
  • Distribution:Temparate and Tropical regions worldwide

Folklore, Myths and Legends
Asia/China/India
Asia/China/India The Hibiscus is used as an offering to Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship

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