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 Hibiscus, and hibiscus - tea beverage reddish color, pleasantly sour taste. It is prepared from dry Sudanese rose petals -
Hibiscus sabdariffa
. In Hawaii, the Sudanese rose and considered a national plant called "the flower of beautiful women."
In ancient times, hibiscus tea drink called the Pharaohs, it is still the national drink in Egypt
It is drunk either hot or cold, in the heat, with the sugar and sugar-free. It is only necessary to know that a hot drink increases blood pressure and reduces the cold.
Hibiscus contains: vitamin B, P, C, malic, tartaric, citric acid, pectin, sugar, minerals.
Medicinal properties of Hibiscus:
- The drink not only improves the overall tone of the body, but also improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system, anti-inflammatory and choleretic effect, prevents the development of varicose veins.
- Hibiscus inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria: retards the growth of all strains of staphylococcus, causes the death of enterobacteria.
- Displays the body of bad cholesterol, preventing the development of multiple sclerosis, and senile dementia.
- Pectin contained in the drink helps to bring the body decay products, heavy metals, toxins and wastes.
- Drink improves brain function, reduces fatigue, relieves stress.
- And ... it helps to lose weight, as normalizes metabolism.
- Lowers blood sugar.
- In some countries, hibiscus drink on an empty stomach to get rid of parasites.
- Helps Hibiscus and those who suffer from a headache from a hangover.
- Fans Hibiscus slow aging, due to the content in the drink a large amount of antioxidants.
 Brew Hibiscus
. It must be remembered that the hibiscus can not cook it simply brewed as tea. 1 teaspoon of the petals to 1 cup boiling water. Properly brewed hibiscus tea has a ruby red color.
Unfortunately,
Hibiscus has contraindications
. Hibiscus increases the acidity of gastric juices, so it can not be used for people suffering from gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Hibiscus is contraindicated with acute exacerbation of gallstone and kidney stone disease. There are people who are allergic to Hibiscus.
Hibiscus ancient times used in cosmetics
. Masks from Hibiscus soften and whiten the skin.
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The mask for dry skin
Boil 1 teaspoon of the petals ½ cup of boiling water, to dark red color, take 2 tbsp. spoon drink and add honey so as to obtain a slurry or creamy liquid. Apply on face for 15 minutes, rinse with water at room temperature. The course of 15 masks after 1 day.
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For oily skin
Mix 2 tbsp. spoon broth Hibiscus with 1-2 tbsp. tablespoons chopped on a coffee grinder oat flakes. Apply on face for 15 minutes, rinse with cool water.
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When acne and pimples
Boil 1 tbsp. Hibiscus tea spoon 1 cup boiling water and infuse it in a thermos for 1 hour. Strain. Wipe face regularly. You can freeze the drink problem areas and rub ice cubes at the earliest opportunity.
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Rejuvenating mask for any skin
Pour a handful of petals Hibiscus 1 cup of cold water, leave for 2 hours. Get petals and put between layers of gauze put on face, neck and decollete. After 20 minutes, wash with cool water. The rest you can enjoy a drink.
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For greasy hair
Boil a handful of Hibiscus tea in a thermos with 1 liter of boiled water, 1 hour, drain and rinse hair after each wash for 1-2 months.
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Baths with the addition of drink Hibiscus
give the skin a beautiful bronze color. The infusion is prepared the same way as for the hair and results in a slightly warm bath. After taking a bath the skin is not necessary to rinse not, do not wipe. Let dry naturally.
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