Hibiscus plants are known for their large, colourful flowers and also have medicinal uses. The flowers and leaves can be made into teas and liquid extracts that can help treat a variety of conditions and are available as dietary supplements. Hibiscus tea, also called sour tea because of its tart taste, is made from a mixture of dried hibiscus flowers, leaves, and dark red calyces. Calyces are often the main ingredients in herbal drinks containing hibiscus.
Hibiscus has been used by different cultures as a remedy for several conditions. Egyptians used hibiscus tea to lower body temperature, treat heart and nerve diseases, and as a diuretic to increase urine production. In Africa, tea was used to treat constipation, cancer, liver disease, and cold symptoms. In Iran, drinking sour tea is still a common treatment for high blood pressure.
What makes herbal tea preferred over conventional tea?
Herbal Tea has a higher concentration of antioxidants, which makes it more attractive than regular tea to health-conscious consumers.
Benefits of hibiscus tea
Research has uncovered a range of health benefits linked to drinking hibiscus tea, showing that it may lower blood pressure, fight bacteria and even aid weight loss. The following are some of the benefits of drinking hibiscus tea.
- Packed with Antioxidants
- May Help Lower Blood Pressure
- May Help Lower Blood Fat Levels
- May Boost Liver Health
- Could Promote Weight Loss
- Contains Compounds That May Help Prevent Cancer
- Could Help Fight Bacteria
- Antidepressant properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Flavourful and Easy to Make
Nutrition
Hibiscus, raw nutrition facts and analysis per serving - The red calyxes are characterized by their concentration of anthocyanin. It is rich in organic acids, minerals, amino acids, carotene, vitamin C and total sugar. A number of compounds are also found in Hibiscus including flavonoids, anthocyanidins, triterpernoids, steroids and alkaloids.
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- No additives
- No preservatives
- No GMO
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1 x House of Salem Organic Hibiscus Flowers Tea
