Each bag contains 4 oz of organic Hibiscus Flowers. GENERALLY PREPARED: To prepare as a tea, add 1 teaspoon of Hibiscus Flowers to 8 ounces of boiling water. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain, then enjoy! Also Known As: Roselle, Rosella, Flor de Jamaica, Chai Kujarat, Chai Torsh, Gumamela, Tsoborodo, Sorrel, Red Sorrel, Red Tea of Egypt, Bissap, Wanjo, Dabileni, Tsobo, Karkadeh or KarkadyIngredients: Organic Hibiscus FlowersType: HerbalCaffeine Content: NoneTaste and Aroma: Tart and good for your heart. Full fruity character with a light sweet finish.Uses: The tea contains vitamin C and minerals and is used traditionally as a herbal medicine. MORE BENEFITS INCLUDE: •Kidneys •Digestion •Pushes off craving •From bronchitis to the dreaded UTI’s, keeping your body on the defense when it comes to bacteria is a surefire way to stay at the top of your game. •Rich in polyphenols, hibiscus tea could serve as another sword in the fight against cancer. Polyphenols are compounds that are loaded with anti-cancer properties. In the test tube studies done, hibiscus extract was seen to reduce cell growth and help stop plasma cell and mouth cancer. Other studies also showed the tropical plant leaf from preventing prostate cancer growth from spreading, and inhibited stomach cancer cells up to 52%. •Whether you have been partying a little hard or just want to keep your liver in the best health possible, sipping hibiscus tea can be just the ticket. This pomegranate-colored beverage has been studied for helping to prevent liver damage as it can help increase the concentration of detoxifying enzymes. While these studies were conducted using hibiscus extract and more human studies are needed, it stands to reason that hibiscus tea can be a useful tool in the fight against future liver problems. •All those type 2 diabetics out there who want a helping hand when it comes to managing their blood sugar, hibiscus could be your ticket to golden glucose levels. •Vitamin C is one of the major players for fending off colds and flu that come with the seasonal change. This vibrant red tea can keep you in tip-top shape thanks to its abundance of vitamins and minerals, the Vit C can also help your body to fend off all kinds of infections. •Good for Weight loss. •Heart health and blood pressure are truly where the sour and delicious hibiscus tea seems to shine. A study showed that just drinking three cups of tea in adults at risk of hypertension was enough to see a drop in their systolic blood pressure in comparison to those given a placebo. Full of anti-inflammatory properties, hibiscus tea is great for your heart health and can help to keep your blood pressure on the right side. •Loaded with antioxidants, turning to the ritual of hibiscus tea can help give your body the ammo it needs to fight off free radicals and reduce oxidative stress and damage. Free radicals can wreak havoc on our overall health and wellbeing and upset your cells. Not only do free radicals massively contribute to speeding up the aging process (especially when it comes to the skin), but they are also linked with health conditions and a whole range of diseases including cancer, dementia, diabetes, and heart disease, among others. In a comparison on tea and antioxidant content. •Sipping on hibiscus tea can work wonders when it comes to cutting down on your cholesterol levels. Yes, this unique little flower that is turned into hibiscus extract has been carefully studied to see if it had a positive impact on high blood pressure and cholesterol. The research showed that the 90 participants with high cholesterol who sipped hibiscus twice a day for 15 days had an increase in their HDL cholesterol levels. While LDL cholesterol and triglycerides are known as bad kinds, HDL is the good kind. While more studies still need to be done for exact results, this convinces us to get the kettle on.
