Dried Rosella leaves (Majani ya Rosella)

1. Menstrual Pain
– Provides relief from cramps and menstrual pain
– Helps in restoring hormonal balance (which can reduce other symptoms of menstruation like mood swings, depression, and overeating)

2. Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties
Hibiscus tea is rich in ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required by our body to boost and stimulate the activity of your immune system. Fresh or dried flower of roselle contains high quantities of Vitamin C.
– Boosts immune system (prevents cold and flu)
– Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
– Helps to treat discomfort caused by fever (due to its cooling effect)

3. Aids Digestion
The seed capsule in the roselle fruit is known for its diuretic and tonic properties. It is hence used for the following purposes:

– Increases both urination and bowel movements(due to its diuretic properties)
– Treats constipation
– Prevents colorectal cancer

4. Weight Loss
Hibiscus inhibits the production of amylase, which helps in the absorption of carbohydrates and starch, so drinking hibiscus tea prevents that absorption from occurring. Therefore, hibiscus tea is found in many weight loss products.

5. Antidepressant Properties
– Contains antidepressant properties like flavonoids
– Helps to calm down the nervous system
– Helps to reduce anxiety and depression by creating a relaxed sensation in the body and mind.

6. Cough, Colds and Fever Management
Along with this significantly beneficial substance, hibiscus is known to have anti-inflammatory and mild anti-bacterial properties. Thus hibiscus tea is often used as a supplement to help treat coughs and colds. Because of its cooling effect, it is especially effective in reducing the discomfort of fevers that may accompany such ailments.

7. Blood Pressure Management
Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, hibiscus tea can reduce blood pressure by up to 10 points, according to research done at Tufts University in Boston. For this drastic improvement to occur, you need to consume three cups every day for a few weeks. Also, hibiscus tea has diuretic properties that increase urination, simultaneously lowering blood pressure.

8. Protects Liver
– Antioxidant properties helps to treat liver diseases (Antioxidants help to protect your body from diseases because they neutralize the free radicals present in body tissues and cells)

9. Maintains Healthy Teeth and Gums
– This is due to the significant calcium content in red roselle

10. Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnant women should consume more iron rich foods than anyone else.
– red roselle is rich in iron

11. It tastes great!
Hibiscus herbal tea has a taste that is very similar to cranberry juice. It can definitely be described as tart, so you can add sugar or honey to increase the sweetness. Also, you can try adding spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger depending on your taste preferences