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Hypertension HBP *
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Astringent*
Digestive*
Antibacterial*
Diuretic*
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flower, Calyx |
| Constituents: | Plant acids including:Allohydroxycitric-acid(HCA),Citric-acid, Malic-acid, Ascobic-acid, hibiscic-acid- mucilage, pectin, Anthocyanins, calcium, cabohydrates,chromium |
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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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Related Species
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis: Used in Chinese TCM |
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Preparation Methods :The dried flowers are most often prepared as a tea Remedies using : Hibiscus
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Hibiscus for :High Blood Pressure |
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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 |
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 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
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- Preferred Habitat:Grown as an ornamental, and/or medicinal tea plant
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- Distribution:Temparate and Tropical regions worldwide
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The Hibiscus is used as an offering to Goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship. | |
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Medicinal Healing Herbs : Properties and Uses
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Eucalyptus opens the lungs and encourages breathing by increasing oxygen in the cells. Eucalyptol, found in many over-the-counter remedies, loosens phlegm in the chest and helps to open clogged nasal passages.
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