HIBISCUS LEAF TEA
Sale₦2,500.00 – ₦7,000.00
Product Description
Hibiscus leaves are ovate, simple and 8 to 10.5 cm long. They are spirally arranged around a long stalk. Flower. The flowers are bisexual, large and showy, grow up to 25 cm wide, stalked and arising singly from the upper leaf axils. The five free petals joined at the base may be white, yellow or red color.
Hibiscus leaves have several health benefits, including ¹ ²:
– Antioxidant properties: Hibiscus leaves are rich in antioxidants like beta-carotene, vitamin C and anthocyanin. These antioxidants help fight free radicals in the body, which can cause cell damage and contribute to diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
– Anti-inflammatory effects: Studies have shown that hibiscus has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help prevent illnesses like cancer, asthma, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
– Lowers blood pressure: Drinking hibiscus tea has been shown to lower blood pressure in humans, making it a potential natural remedy for hypertension.
– Lowers cholesterol: Some studies have shown that hibiscus can help lower cholesterol levels, although more research is needed to confirm this.
– Aids in weight loss: Studies have shown that hibiscus extract can help with weight loss, although it’s unclear if hibiscus tea has the same effect.
– Antibacterial properties: Hibiscus has been shown to have antibacterial properties, although more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness in humans.
– Protects the liver: Studies have shown that hibiscus can help protect the liver from toxins and may even have anti-cancer properties.
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