Dried Hibiscus Flowers Loose Natural Hibiscus Flower Leaves for Quality Herbal Healthy Tea (Zobo), Infusion & Smoothies (100g)

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High cholesterol is related to the hazard of heart disease. An extent of research has verified that hibiscus extract can aid reduce blood fat levels.

Vitamin C: Zobo leaves are a great source of vitamin C, which supports immune function, collagen production, and acts as a powerful antioxidant. In the Caribbean, a drink is made from the roselle fruit (the calyces with the seed pods removed). It is prepared by boiling fresh, frozen or dried roselle fruit in water for 8 to 10 minutes (or until the water turns red), then adding sugar. Bay leaves and cloves may also be added during boiling. [29] It is often served chilled. This is done in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Antigua, Barbados, Belize, St. Lucia, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, the US Virgin Islands and St. Kitts and Nevis where the plant or fruit is called sorrel. The drink is one of several inexpensive beverages ( aguas frescas) commonly consumed in Mexico and Central America; they are typically made from fresh fruits, juices or extracts. In Mexican restaurants in the US, the beverage is sometimes known simply as Jamaica ( Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈmajka] HAH-MY-CAH). It is very popular in Trinidad and Tobago especially as a seasonal drink at Christmas where cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves are preferred to ginger. [30] It is also popular in Jamaica, usually flavored with rum. Rosella Growing Information". greenharvest.com.au. Archived from the original on 2023-03-04 . Retrieved 2023-01-12. Vaidya, K. R. (2000). "Natural cross-pollination in roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Malvaceae)". Genetics and Molecular Biology. 23 (3): 667–669. doi: 10.1590/S1415-47572000000300027. In Ghana, Mali, Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Benin calyces are used to prepare cold, sweet drinks popular in social events, often mixed with mint leaves, dissolved menthol candy, and/or fruit flavors.

Sorrel Juice Is Good for You". Sweet TnT Magazine. 8 November 2017. Archived from the original on 2020-05-16 . Retrieved 16 September 2020. Regular consumption of organic acids, which include tartaric acid, maleic acid, citric acid, and so on, is useful for dealing with kidney disease.

Mazaud, François; Röttger, Alexandra; Steffel, Katja; D'Aquilio, Larissa (eds.). "CHAPTER XXVIII HIBISCUS: Post-Production Management for Improved Market Access for Herbs and Spices - Hibiscus". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Prepared by Anne Plotto. Archived from the original on 2007-11-23 . Retrieved 2007-08-25. Hibiscus flowers are commonly found in commercial herbal teas, especially teas advertised as berry-flavoured, as they give a bright red colouring to the drink. Leave zobo to cool and serve chilled or with ice. Garnish with lemon or lime. Enjoy x Other Nigerian Recipes You Should Try With This Drink

Before you make the Zobo drink

Step 4: Once it has cooled down, sieve out the Zobo leaves and pour the juice through a chiffon cloth to effectively separate any tiny particles from the juice. Nigerian author hawks zobo drink on the streets - Premium Times Nigeria". 2018-02-23 . Retrieved 2022-07-01.

Roselle is an annual or perennial herb or woody-based subshrub, growing to 2–2.5m (7–8ft) tall. The leaves are deeply three- to five-lobed, 8–15cm (3–6in) long, arranged alternately on the stems. Pour the juice through a sieve to take out the remaining large particles then pour it through a chiffon cloth to remove the tiniest particles.

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In Nigeria, roselle jam has been made since colonial times and is still sold regularly at community fetes and charity stalls. It is similar in flavour to plum jam, although more acidic. It differs from other jams in that the pectin is obtained from boiling the interior buds of the roselle flowers. It is thus possible to make rosella jam with nothing but roselle buds and sugar. [36] Zobo leaf is rich in protocatechuic acid, a compound with potent antioxidant and anti-tumor properties. These properties can help slow the growth and development of cancerous cells by inducing apoptosis or programmed cell death. 5.1. How It Works Part of the reasons that accounted for Zobo drink’s worldwide popularity includes its unique flavour, great taste, and quality nutrients. Zobo is very nutritious as it contains several potent nutrients, including Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorous, Niacin, Riboflavin, Fiber, Fat, Thiamine, Carotene, etc. All these nutrients are what make the Hibiscus tea a very healthy drink with lots of amazing health benefits. Blood Pressure Regulation: Zobo leaves have been shown to have potential hypotensive effects, helping to lower blood pressure. This is attributed to the presence of bioactive compounds that help relax blood vessels.