Tropical Hibiscus
Tropical Hibiscus
Major Benefits and side Effects of Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea is made from the Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, a tropical plant. In this tea there is no caffeine so has no side effects. It is the sepals of the flower that are used to make the herbal tea.
Benefits of Hibiscus Tea
- It acts as a natural antioxidant. Antioxidants fight with the free radicals in the body. These also boost cell growth, immune system and decreases the risk of cancer & cataracts.
- It reduces premature aging.
- Hibiscus tea also controls the blood pressure, liver disorders and high cholesterol. Hibiscus tea thus reduces the chances of heart diseases. It lowers the blood pressure so people having low blood pressure should not consume it.
- Hibiscus tea is also act as antispasmodic. Thus it reduces the muscle cramps, stomach cramps and even the menstrual cramps.
- It is also very effective in losing weight. The enzyme called amylase breaks down the starch and sugar in the body, thus helping you to reduce weight. Therefore you can take a sip of hibiscus tea after meal as this will lower the absorption of carbohydrates. This further will help you in reducing weight.
- Hibiscus tea strengthens the immune system as it contains great amount of vitamin C. Vitamin C is beneficial for immune system. So your body will fight against fever and flu more strongly with firm immune system.
Side Effects of Hibiscus Tea
- People with low blood pressure should not consume it as it lowers the blood pressure.
- In some cases it also produces hallucinogenic effect or you may feel as if been intoxicated. So if you are consuming it for the first time then do not go for it before driving as you may feel very sleepy.
- Hibiscus tea affects estrogen level. Also person who has gone for the hormone replacement therapy and using birth control pills should avoid it.
- Pregnant and breast-feeding mothers should not take it.
- People taking anti-cancer drugs should not take it.
How to Make Hibiscus Tea?
- Boil 2-3 cups of water in a saucepan and turn off the heat.
- Take 4 fresh hibiscus flowers and put it into boiled water. If you have dried petals then add two tablespoon of these in boiled water.
- Put 1 or 2 cinnamon sticks into water.
- Cover it and keep it for 15 to 20 mins. Do not keep it beyond 20 mins as this will lead to bitterness.
- In case you want strong tea then add more flower to the water.
- Strain the tea.
- Add lemon and honey for flavor.
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I live in Tennessee, zone 6b, and I recently bought an orange tropical hibiscus tree. Is it safe to plant in this zone. If so, how and when should I plant it, when will it die, and when will it come back?
I'm not sure if it's warm enough at 6b. Certainly is during the summer but if you have frosts they are very sensitive. Research it at a nursery, it maybe you will have to bring it into a sunny spot indoors during the winter so a large pot would be advisable. I have done that successfully for many years and they bloom all winter.
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Love at first sight. You hear the stories of two people meeting for the first time, and they "fall in love at first sight". It's a very magical experience, and it is happening over and over again with more and more frequency all over the world involving more and more people.
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