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Hibiscus tea has a ton of benefits. Hibiscus tea has been known to prevent hypertension, lower blood pressure, reduce blood sugar levels, keep your liver healthy, help with menstrual cramps, help with depression, aid digestion and help with weight management. It is rich in Vitamin A and C, contains minerals such as flavonoids and has laxative properties. And it tastes delicious!

Hibiscus tea, made from dried parts of the hibiscus plant, is deep red in colour. It has sweet and tart flavours, similar to a cranberry, and maybe consumed hot or iced. But does drinking it offer people any health benefits? Many people are familiar with the beautiful flowers of the hibiscus plant (Hibiscus Sabdariffa). People around the world use various parts of the plant as food and medicine.

The part of the hibiscus plant that protects and supports the flower is called the calyx. The dried calyces are used to make hibiscus tea

Benefits of Hibiscus Tea :

• Packed With Antioxidants:  Antioxidants are molecules that help fight compounds called free radicals, which cause damage to your cells. Hibiscus tea is rich in powerful antioxidants and may therefore help prevent damage and disease caused by the buildup of free radicals.
• Help Lower Blood Pressure: One of the most impressive and well-known benefits of hibiscus tea is that it may lower blood pressure. Over time, high blood pressure can place extra strain on the heart and cause it to weaken. High blood pressure is also associated with an increased risk of heart disease
• Help Lower Blood Fat Levels: some studies have found that hibiscus tea may help lower blood fat levels, which are another risk factor for heart disease.
• Boost Liver Health: studies have shown that hibiscus may promote liver health and help keep it working efficiently.
• Promote Weight Loss: Several studies suggest that hibiscus tea may be associated with weight loss and protect against obesity.
• Help Prevent Cancer: Hibiscus is high in polyphenols, which are compounds that have been shown to possess powerful anti-cancer properties
• Help Fight Bacteria: Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can cause a variety of infections, ranging from bronchitis to pneumonia to urinary tract infections.

Side Effects of Hibiscus Tea: 

Hibiscus is safe for most people when consumed in food amounts. 

Side effects of hibiscus are uncommon but might include temporary stomach upset or pain, gas, constipation, nausea, painful urination, headache, ringing in the ears, or shakiness.

Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

Hibiscus is possibly unsafe when taken in large amounts as a medicine. If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant then avoid this tea, as it may abort the pregnancy.

Diabetes:

Hibiscus might decrease blood sugar levels. The dose of your diabetes medications might need to be adjusted by your healthcare provider. As sugar level may get altered due to the intake of this tea.

Low blood pressure:

Hibiscus might lower blood pressure. taking hibiscus might make blood pressure become too low in people with low blood pressure. This may cause weakness and may sometimes it gives a sensation of low energy.

Surgery:

Hibiscus might affect blood sugar levels, making blood sugar control difficult during and after surgery. Stop using hibiscus at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery. Or directly consult to your doctor.

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