Hibiscus is a herbal drink made from hibiscus flowers. In addition to the fact that it has a pleasant sour taste and perfectly quenches thirst, hibiscus also has a positive effect on the body. Combine business with pleasure - have a cup of red tea.
Useful properties of hibiscus
The drink made from hibiscus flowers is a treasure trove of antioxidants that protect cells from free radicals, thereby preventing the development of cancer, as well as helping the body stay young longer. The red color of tea is due to the presence of anthocyanins, which are not only a colorant, but also strengthen blood vessels.
The drink tastes sour due to the sufficient amount of citric acid present in it. This substance has a tonic effect, strengthens the immune system and increases the body's resistance to colds. If you do get sick, hibiscus will help in this case too - it is able to lower the temperature (of course, failing to completely replace the antibiotics prescribed by the doctor in severe cases). Another acid present in the drink is linoleic acid. It prevents the formation of cholesterol plaques, dissolves fat.
You can use hibiscus tea as a diuretic and antispasmodic. At the same time, the drink is also a mild laxative used for chronic constipation and atony of the large intestine. And if you brew and drink hibiscus on an empty stomach, it can replace the antihistamine.
Men can enjoy another wonderful property of hibiscus tea - it increases potency.
Hibiscus also benefits the central nervous system. It helps a person to better cope with daily stress, relieves chronic fatigue, and helps to restore strength.
For those suffering from hangover, hibiscus tea is able to replace brine. It also copes well with alcohol breakdown products.
Contraindications
Hibiscus tea has a lot of useful properties, but this drink has its own contraindications. It is quite acidic, so it is not recommended to use it for people suffering from gastritis with high acidity or ulcers. In this case, hibiscus is able to provoke an attack. Also, a hibiscus drink has a choleretic effect. It is not recommended to drink hibiscus for people suffering from cholelithiasis.
Many plants are capable of causing individual allergic reactions. If you have never drunk hibiscus before, then, having bought a pack, you should not immediately sit down to tea, absorbing the drink in liters. Take a few sips of hibiscus and wait for 24 hours. If your health has not worsened and you have not noticed any signs of an allergic reaction, you can drink the tea at your pleasure.
