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health benefits of Hibiscus tea AKA (Zobo)

By Mitchelle Uzorka, 12:46pm

Hibiscus Tea, also known as zobo drink, is a very popular beverage in many regions of the world, and is often used for medicinal purposes. You didn’t know that right? Read more below.

The tea, which is made from the hibiscus plant is ruby red in colour and has many species of the hibiscus plant across the world including across Africa. The most common variety used in zobo drink both in Nigeria and across the world, is called roselle. Beyond Africa, hibiscus rosa-sinensis is also described as having a number of medical uses in Indian Ayurveda.

Health benefits; It contains anti-cancer properties,
According to research in the Cancer Letters journal, hibiscus tea contains hibiscus protocatechuic acid which has antitumor and antioxidant properties. Hibiscus may slow down the growth of cancerous cells by inducing apoptosis, commonly known as programmed cell death.

Hibiscus tea is an anti-inflammatory & antibacterial agent;


Zobo drink is rich in ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, an essential nutrient required by your body to boost and stimulate the activity of the immune system. It is also used to treat discomfort caused by fever.

Zobo drink protect the liver;


The BMC Complementary Medicines and Therapies journal published a study that also suggests that the antioxidant properties, in particular from flavonoids, of hibiscus tea may also help in treating liver diseases. Antioxidants help protect your body from diseases because they neutralize the free radicals present in body tissues and cells. Hibiscus tea could increase your lifespan by maintaining good overall health.

red-roselle-hibiscus-plant

Incase you didn’t know, Hibiscus tea is made by steeping dry hibiscus / zobo leaves in boiling water, and can be enjoyed both hot and cold. It has a sour taste, so it is known as sour tea, having a flavour similar to cranberry juice.

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