This awesome lovely flower has so many amazing benefits and it's soooo pretty...on the bush & in a tea!!
It's Latin name is Hibiscus sabdariffa and there are many different species. It has a tart flavor and is similar to cranberries.
Hibiscus neutralizes free radicals (cancer-causing cells), helps to lower blood pressure, can fight bacterial infections and can help with weight loss. It's loaded with anti-oxidants, Vitamin C, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, niacin, Mg, folic acid & potassium. It can help lower cholesterol & triglycerides. It is a well known fact that hibiscus can help lower blood pressure on both the systolic & diastolic. It can improve liver health. It also has diuretic properties which can also lower blood pressure. It is high in polyphenols which possess powerful anti-cancer properties.
This flower can also help to calm down the nervous system, reduces anxiety & depression. Helps to fight inflammation as well.
If you already have low blood pressure, do NOT take this. NOT recommended for pregnant women or those on birth control.
so pretty and pretty beneficial too, thank you for sharing Herbmama
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