The Bright Hibiscus Flowers & Its Medicinal Properties
Hibiscus are big and colorful flowers that can be up to 6 inches wide, with big petals of bright shades like yellow and red. They are a great decorative addition to any garden or landscaping project, as their succulent colors bring in an air of the tropics. Many people grow these beautiful flowers in their gardens, as there are over 200 species of the flower. In Hawaii, hibiscus is used often; women use it behind the ear, it’s the flower in clothes, and it’s also the state flower. There are four more common types of the flowers and they include hardy hibiscus, rose of Sharon, rose mallow, and tropical hibiscus.
Medicinal Properties of the Flower
Aside from its aesthetically pleasing characteristics, the hibiscus flower also contains a high potential for medicinal properties. People have been crushing and making hibiscus teas for many years and many alternative medicine proponents hail it as a remedy for several conditions. Some of these include:
- Upset stomach
- High blood pressure
- Bacterial infections
- Fever
Beverages that use hibiscus for its medicinal properties have traditionally been in tropical regions where they are more likely to grow. These beautiful tropical flowers have substantial quantities of flavonoids and proanthocyanidins, which are good antioxidants, help in reducing fevers, pain relief, and minimize spasms. According to some studies, they stimulate specialized skin cells which would presumably promote wound healing.
The tea will also have of simple organic acids such as citric or malic acids. Other more detailed studies have uncovered even more obscure possibilities hiding behind this wonderful plant. Researchers discovered that it could be helpful in reducing skin cancers caused by ultraviolet light, inhibiting herpes, and lowering cholesterol levels. A variety of studies have also looked —with mixed results—at the potential use of hibiscus for male and female fertility.
More Health Possibilities!
Hibiscus tea will not only give you a good boost of caffeine-free energy, but it also has other health benefits that can help with other conditions such as:
- Hydration
- Reducing inflammation
- Vitamin C boost
- Increase immunity
- Regulating blood pressure
- Improved digestion
- And more!
Burst Open the Possibilities with Hibiscus
Aside from its medicinal properties, hibiscus also promises some very much deserved excitement for your tastebuds, as the strong tangy taste will give you a little kick any day of the week. Arsa Distributing carries hibiscus teas for your enjoyment. Crack open the health possibilities with a delicious red and hearty drink of hibiscus!