Hibiscus Flowers Tea
Hibiscus flowers have a wide variety of applications both in the food/drinks industry and as a standalone health supplement. Hibiscus is used for treating loss of appetite, colds, heart and nerve diseases, upper respiratory tract pain and swelling (inflammation), fluid retention, stomach irritation, and disorders of circulation; for dissolving phlegm; as a gentle laxative; and as a diuretic to increase urine output.The acids in hibiscuss may act as a laxative and some researchers believe that it has the potential to lower blood pressure; decrease spasms in the stomach, intestines and uterus; and work like an antibiotic to kill bacteria and worms.
How to Make Hibiscus Tea
1 teaspoon (5ml) dried hibiscus flowers 1 cup (237ml) boiling water
» Put the dried hibiscus flowers into the teapot
» Pour the boiling water into the teapot, on top of the flowers
» Leave the tea to steep for 5 minutes
» Strain the tea
» Sweeten the tea with honey or any other sweetener, as wished