Dried Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus plants have vibrantly colored flowers and grow in Africa and in Southeast Asia. Nigeria and Sudan produces the best quality of hibiscus when compared to all other hibiscus from around the globe. The leaves and flowers from hibiscus plants can be used in many practical ways. The plants have distinct and varied health benefits, such as an ability to counteract upset stomach, depression, fever, bacterial infections, high blood pressure (hypertension), constipation, cold symptoms, liver disease, heart disease and even cancer.

Hibiscus can also serve as a diuretic and thus can cause an increase in urine production. In addition, hibiscus helps to lower estrogen in the body, and doing so can help to regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle. Because hibiscus leaves contain healthy amounts of numerous antioxidants, they are help with anti-aging.

It is truly incredible that one plant can provide so many benefits and adapt to such a variety of uses.