Hibiscus is a red dendritic plant with plant acids such as citric acid and chemical components such as anthocyanins.
The most beautiful characteristic of the plant hibiscus red flowers, which are used either for decoration, or boil the leaves and drink drenched in either hot, or cold (contains vitamin C).
Hibiscus contains vitamin C, colored substances, glucosides, calcium oxalate salts.
It has two types: white hibiscus, red and white hibiscus.
The cultivation of hibiscus is widespread in a number of countries, such as Egypt, Sudan and China, and the native habitat of hibiscus plants in South Asia and Africa.
Benefits of hibiscus:
1. Hibiscus is a refreshing and moisturizing drink for the body.
2. Hibiscus strengthens heartbeat.
3. Hibiscus helps reduce the spread of cancerous tumors.
4. Hibiscus produces urine, helps digestion, lowers blood pressure, and lowers the level of harmful cholesterol in the blood.
5. Hibiscus is a source of organic acids and a source of vitamin C.
6. Hibiscus uses you as decorative plants; for the beauty of its red leaves.
7. Hibiscus is used as a medical dye for medicines, for food, and for cosmetics such as lipstick.
8. Hibiscus is a treatment against microbes and cholera; it contains antiseptic agents that kill germs.
9. Hibiscus helps calm uterine, intestinal and stomach contractions.
10. Hibiscus drinking treats cases of tuberculosis.
11. It is also used in cosmetics as hair color fixation, and is used in the manufacture of lipstick and bath soap.
12. Hibiscus drinking helps people with diabetes.
13. Hibiscus milk enhances the immune system against colds; it contains vitamin C.
14. Drinking hibiscus relieves constipation, and calms gastrointestinal infections.
15 . Hibiscus works to improve mood, and to treat depression.
16. Hibiscus helps to treat liver diseases.
17. Hibiscus contains antioxidants that fight disease.
18. Hibiscus relieves menstrual pain.
19. It also helps to lose weight.
20. We can drink it hot in the winter, or cool in the summer.
And despite the benefits of many hibiscus, but it warns drink in some cases, such as:
1. People who suffer from blood pressure disease, it is not advisable to drink hibiscus; because it may cause dizziness or damage to the heart or brain.
2. It is not recommended for pregnant women to drink hibiscus, because it may stimulate menstruation.