Roselle or Jamaican Sorrel ( Hibiscus sabdariffa )

Medicinal properties:

• immunity boosting and anti-inflammatory effect;
• reduction of blood pressure due to the vasodilating effect of anthocyanins;
• prevention and help with diabetes;
• removal of toxins and other negative substances;
• normalization of liver and digestive system;
• participation in weight loss thanks to the burning of excess fat, assimilation of carbohydrates and diuretic function;
• fight against skin diseases: eczema, acne, giving the skin freshness and health;
• slowing down the development of cancer cells;
• reducing the amount of harmful cholesterol;
• improvement of brain activity thanks to a set of trace elements;
• vitamins A, C, PP strengthen the walls of blood vessels and prevent vitamin deficiency.

The vasodilator effect increases blood circulation. This has a beneficial effect on the health of the male reproductive system.

Women can take therapeutic baths with Roselle or prepare lotions. This helps to improve skin health, eliminate signs of aging and relieve inflammation.

Use during pregnancy

Pregnant women will find the flower very appropriate. Thanks to the positive qualities of the strain, it will help even in cases where medications are questionable. It will become an indispensable tool for:

• high blood pressure, as the trace elements included here are beneficial for the heart and blood vessels;
• poisoning – all toxins and harmful components are excreted under the influence of diuretic properties;
• vitamin deficiency – it contains a whole complex of vitamins, especially C;
• helminthiasis – the brew helps cleanse the intestines and destroys parasites.

However, there are restrictions: you can’t drink more than one cup a day while in position. Before including it in your diet, you should consult a specialist.

How to use:

Hot recipe. Pour 200-250 ml of water heated to 90°C into a teaspoon of dry petals. Insist for 3-5 minutes. and poured into cups. The right infusion has a rich ruby color. If you brew it with boiling water and overexpose it, the tea becomes grayish-dirty in appearance.

Cold recipe. There are options here. The easiest way: Pour 1-2 tablespoons of roselle with a liter of water at room temperature, leave for 1-2 hours.

You can brew Roselle as mentioned above, and then refrigerate.

Contraindications

• Increased acidity, as well as an acute form of gastritis or a stomach ulcer. The acids in the plant’s structure have a negative effect on the stomach walls, causing heartburn and even relapses.
• Urolithiasis or cholelithiasis. The tincture has a diuretic characteristic, which affects the undesirable movement of stones in the kidneys or gallbladder.
• Individual intolerance to certain components. The plant cannot be accurately called hypoallergenic.