Benefits of Hibiscus

Hibiscus plants are known for their large colorful flowers.These blossom can make a decorative addition to a home or garden,but they also have medicinal uses.The flowers and leaves can be made into teas and liquid extracts that can help treat a variety of conditions.The botanical name of hibiscus is a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.The part of the flower are used to make a popular drink in Egypt called Karkade.Various parts of the plant are used to make james,spices,soups and sauces.The flowers are used to make medicine.

Health Benefits

 The health benefits of hibiscus includes the following.

• Hibiscus leaf contains lots of vitamin-c which when consumed in the form of tea and other extracts helps to build immunity to common cold and cough.
• Hibiscus is used for treating loss of appetite,colds,heart and nerve diseases,upper respiratory tract pain and swelling.
• It act as a natural appetite suppressant helping in dietary weight loss.
• Consuming hibiscus tea helps you eat less and digest food more efficiently to reduce build up of unwanted fat in your body.
• Hibiscus leaf tea is very effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels.It contents helps in preventing build up of plaque on the inside of arteries,thereby lowering cholesterol levels.
• Hibiscus leaves are rich in several antioxidants.These help in eliminating many free radicals present in your body there by effectively slowing the process of aging and in some cases prolonging life.
• Tea made of hibiscus leaves are popularly consumed in various countries because of its medicinal use.It is consumed without sugar to help as natural diuretic for people with kidney problems.
• It is also used as an anti solar agent by absorbing UV radiations and to treat several skin conditions like wrinkles etc.
• Hibiscus leaf tea have proved to reduce blood pressure in many people suffering with high blood pressure.
• It also helps to cure liver disease and reduces the risk of cancer.It can also speed up the metabolism and help in healthy,gradual weight loss.
• Hibiscus is used in food and beverages to improve the flavor and appearance of tea.
• The antioxidants in hibiscus tea can helps in the treatment of hypertension and anxiety.