Infusion with Hibiscus Flower: benefits and how to take it

The Hibiscus flower or the Jamaica flower, as it is also known in much of the world, is an ornamental flower native to America and Africa. Its large flower with striking color makes it exotic, especially in latitudes where it does not reproduce.

But its beauty is not everything, in addition, it has great properties and benefits for our body, especially when prepared in the form of an infusion. Its power is so powerful that it is recommended to always have it at home and make hot or cold drinks according to the season you are in.

Benefits of Hibiscus flower

The hibiscus flower is capable of generating therapeutic effects thanks to the natural components found in this plant.

They stand out among them:

-Malic acid is a natural component present in the Jamaica flower and is responsible for cleaning the digestive system. Its excess could cause side effects such as diarrhea, which highlights its power as a cleansing food.
-Tartaric acid is a natural component present in the hibiscus flower, its presence helps regulate acidity in the body.

-High quality antioxidant, capable of stopping damage to cells caused by free radicals during the natural oxidation process.

Healing properties of Hibiscus flower

1. -The hibiscus flower is an edible flower that can combat constipation.
   -Promotes the stimulation of liver functions.
   -Controls acids and any gastrointestinal condition.
   -Control cholesterol levels.
   -Strengthens defenses, reducing the frequency with which colds and flu appear.
   -Lowers blood pressure, consequently, it is considered a cardio protector, since it purifies the arteries.
   -Reduces inflammatory lesions of the liver.
   -It is an ideal infusion for people with type 2 diabetes due to its hypoglycemic nature.

How to take Hibiscus flower?

The hibiscus flower is versatile and can be taken as a refreshing drink during summer. It provides pleasant flavors when combined with lemon or orange extract, just to take an example. Likewise, you can drink it as an infusion, this being the most common way to drink it.

The way to prepare an infusion is simple. All you have to do is place a quantity of dry leaves of this flower in a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once it boils, it should be strained to remove the leaves and sweeten to taste. Let it rest for 5 minutes or more before taking it.

The nutritional value of hibiscus flower tea is as follows:

For every 100 g of hibiscus leaves:

-Carbohydrates: 7.91 g
-Fats: 0.65 g
-Proteins: 0.43 g
-Fibers: 0.25 g
-Vitamin C: 18.5 g
-Vitamin B1: 1,200 mg
-Iron: 8.7 mg
-Calcium: 1 mg
-Potassium: 9 mg

Its versatility goes beyond a simple infusion, since it is a drink that helps control thirst, lose weight, promotes digestion, is relaxing, analgesic, antibacterial, regulates diabetes problems and stops the appearance of cancer cells.

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