The efficacy, effects and contraindications of Hibiscus tea

1. The efficacy and function of Hibiscus tea

Clearing away heat and removing fire: Roselle is cool in nature. When the weather is hot in summer, drinking Roselle tea can help dissipate the heat and replenish the water lost by the human body.

Lower blood pressure: Roselle contains hibiscus acid. Drinking it in water can help lower the cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body. It can also promote blood circulation, replenish blood, dilate blood vessels, and lower blood pressure.

Eliminate cancer cells: The protocatechuic acid and anthocyanins in Roselle can accelerate the death of blood cancer cells in the human body. Its extract can also effectively inhibit colon cancer carcinogens, and the polyphenols it contains can accelerate the death of gastric cancer cells.

Diuretic and weight loss: Drinking Roselle soaked in water can detoxify, promote diuresis and reduce edema. It can also promote the secretion of bile to break down excess fat in the body, thereby achieving a weight loss effect.

2. Taboos of drinking Hibiscus tea

Women who are menstruating or pregnant should not drink it. Because Roselle is cool in nature, drinking it may cause abdominal pain, irregular menstruation and other problems.

People with cold constitution should not drink it. Roselle is cool in nature, and people with cold constitution may suffer from headaches, diarrhea, and even other more serious problems after drinking it.

People with excessive stomach acid should not drink it. Because Roselle itself contains a lot of organic acids, it can stimulate the secretion of gastric acid. Therefore, people with excessive gastric acid can easily feel uncomfortable if they drink too much.