Purple power
Hibiscus is known around the world by many names – Malwa Sultan , Roselle , Hibiscus , Sour- Sour , Karkade , Florida Cranberry .
Currently, the most widespread in the Mediterranean . Presumably comes from Malaysia and India. Hibiscus tea is valued for flavor and health , and the pita is from Australia through to America.
Hibiscus is valued since the time of pharaohs. To this day, traditional drinks and hibiscus them in Egypt and other North African countries . A great sensation was made in the United States and Germany, which are major importers of this plant. Hibiscus are grown on a large scale in Sudan, China, Egypt and Thailand.
Flower full power
Hibiscus positive substances is saturated . In the fall of its anthocyanins , polyphenols and flavonoids – compounds term youth and defend against diseases. Besides, a lot of Vitamin C and organic acids – hiba , citric and malic acids. The most valuable goblets contained mainly in flower . But the leaves, roots and seeds of hibiscus are also a source of health-promoting . The leaves are rich in carotenes , sterols and fiber roots contain saponin in addition to the fiber and seeds , provide unsaturated fatty acids in an oil. All parts of the plant are a good source of minerals.
The protective cup
Hibiscus is known and respected as a drug in traditional medicine . In recent years, its value is confirmed by the results of numerous scientific studies. On this basis , it was found that the tea from this plant lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people with mild to moderate hypertension . Systematic their drinking may reduce the risk of developing hypertension. Hibiscus is helpful in the fight for the correct amount of cholesterol in the body due to the content of antioxidants. Extract of the dried flower heads of flowering hibiscus protects the liver . Mainly thanks to polyphenols which fight free radicals and prevent the destruction of liver cells – hepatocytes. Particularly abundant in goblets floral anthocyanins , giving them a deep red color , have the power to prevent the development of cancer.
Scientists have shown that hibiscus also acts an anti-inflammatory , antispasmodic , antibacterial , diuretic , laxative , and slightly increases the memory. Due to the high vitamin C content , it is used for colds and prophylactically during periods of immunodeficiency .
drink karkade
Karkade drink this brew cups of hibiscus flower , usually dried , but where it is available is used fresh . Karkade has an intense purple color and crisp sour- tart flavor . Valued in the Caribbean with refreshing properties . In our climate may well be administered as a warming tea , enriched with aromatic spices .
How to prepare karkade
Boil water , pour cups dried hibiscus flower , cover and infused a few minutes
If the infusion is to be administered hot – add a bit of honey , 1-2 cloves, slice of fresh ginger and a drop of rum.
For infusion administered as a refreshing drink add some dark cane sugar and a little vanilla. How do you like ice cubes .
