Hibiscus Sabdariffa, (Gudhal, China rose)

Hibiscus sabdariffa, (Gudhal, China rose): Rich in vitamin C & minerals, Hibiscus is loaded with various antioxidants & obesity fighting agents like chromium, ascorbic acid and hydroxycitric acid (HCA). It can help control blood sugar in types 2 diabetes by reducing insulin resistance.. The health benefits of drinking hibiscus tea also include lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. It can also speed up metabolism, and thus aids in gradual weight loss.

Safety: 3-6 masha (3-6 gm)

Hibiscus tea

• Hibiscus tea, also known as sour tea, is a brightly colored, tart tea made from the petals of the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant.
• Hibiscus petals contain a variety of beneficial polyphenol antioxidants, including organic acids and anthocyanins, which give hibiscus tea its bright ruby color (11Trusted Source).
• Consuming hibiscus tea has been shown to have numerous beneficial effects on health, ranging from lowering blood pressure levels to reducing inflammation.
• High blood pressure is common in people with diabetes. In fact, it’s estimated that over 73% of Americans with diabetes also have high blood pressure (12Trusted Source, 13Trusted Source, 14Trusted Source).
• Drinking hibiscus tea may help those with diabetes control their blood pressure levels.
• One study in 60 people with diabetes demonstrated that those who drank 8 ounces (240 mL) of hibiscus tea twice a day for 1 month experienced significant reductions in systolic blood pressure (the top number of blood pressure readings), compared with black tea (15Trusted Source)
• Additionally, studies show that hibiscus may help reduce insulin resistance (16Trusted Source, 17Trusted Source, 18Trusted Source, 19Trusted Source).
• Note that hibiscus tea may interact with the blood pressure medication hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic commonly prescribed for those with high blood pressure.

Hibiscus tea

Rich rich in vitamin C, minerals, and various antioxidants, hibiscus tea can help control blood sugar in types 2 diabetes. The health benefits of drinking hibiscus tea also include lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing the risk of cancer. It can also speed up metabolism, and thus aids in gradual weight loss.

Herbs for Weight Loss # 20: Hibiscus

Hibiscus is loaded with various obesity fighting agents like chromium, ascorbic acid and hydroxycitric acid (HCA).