Hibiscus has some amazing health benefits. It helps lower blood pressure and promotes a healthy heart, among other things.

Hibiscus is widely used in folk medicine for health purposes, for example, to treat hypertension and fever. A study published in 2016 on anti-hypertensive herbs confirmed the plant’s hypertensive effects.

According to this study, compounds in the hibiscus lower blood pressure by increasing nitric oxide* production, blocking the oxidation of LDL-cholesterol, inhibiting calcium channels, opening potassium channels, and acting as diuretic agents.

*Nitric oxide is a biological messenger that relaxes the inner lining of the blood vessels, causing them to widen, increasing the blood flow.

To reap the benefits, make hibiscus tea and drink it three times a day.

Pay attention to some possible side effects of hibiscus tea. Drinking hibiscus tea in moderation is generally considered safe. But some herbs, including hibiscus, have the potential to interact with some medications. If you use medicines, you should ask your doctor for advice.

Also, pregnant or breastfeeding women should not drink hibiscus tea because hibiscus may affect estrogen levels. If you suffer from low blood pressure, I also do not recommend drinking this tea.

Tip:
– You can immediately make 3 cups of tea and store it in a thermos to keep the tea available throughout the day. For this, multiply the amount of ingredients by 3.