That picturesque flower we call Chinese rose receives its botanical name Hibiscus sabdariffa and it is very rich in organic acids which bring great health benefits.
With the flower cup hibiscus Essential oils and infusions can be prepared, furthermore food supplements in capsules or pills are sold in pharmacies and dried flower petals are sold in herbalist shops.
It is also used in cosmetics because as an antioxidant it brings great benefits to the skin.
Among its properties, the site Body Mind highlights the contribution of on its website C vitamin and the ability to reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides (both are lipid components of the blood).
And just as it liquefies fats in the blood, it helps speed up the metabolism, burning calories left over from fat in our bodies.
What are the virtues of hibiscus for losing weight?
The aforementioned portal believes that the hibiscus flower is digestive because its thermogenic action accelerates the process metabolic process (the action of gastric juices on foods). It is a mild laxative that helps fight constipation and cleanse the colon of toxic bacteria.
Hibiscus is too anti-inflammatory because it relaxes the intestinal muscles and prevents the formation of gas; It also fights gastric acidity, stomach spasms, gastroenteritis, poisoning and food allergies.
He also collaborates with the liver function, and since it is an effective diuretic, it activates the kidneys to eliminate toxins. As an anti-inflammatory, it protects the mucous membranes of the digestive system. All of this, in addition to lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, are beneficial functions for the digestive system, That’s why it helps you lose weight and keep your stomach flat.
The digital magazine The woman today emphasizes the diuretic function of hibiscus when treating lose weight. Much of our weight may be due to excess fluid accumulation. And he also points out that hibiscus slows down the production of fat cells that accumulate especially in the abdomen and hips.
How to make hibiscus tea
A simple way to prepare hibiscus tea is the one suggested Body Mind:
- Calculate 3 tablespoons of dried petals (sold in herbalist’s shops) per liter of water.
- First, just boil the water and remove it from the heat.
- Then add the hibiscus petals and 5 teaspoons of sugar or sweetener.
- Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Finally, drink hot or cold.
- If you intend to drink it cold, you can add lime or lemon juice and ice cubes. If you have a plant at hand you can replace the dried petals with 30 grams of fresh ones.
Magazine The woman today publishes on its site several options of hibiscus tea but mixed with other aromatic herbs or spices.
We show three of them:
Hibiscus and cinnamon tea
- Boil a cup of water with 8 dried hibiscus flowers and half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Mix over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
Hibiscus, chamomile and ginger tea
- Boil a cup of water with a handful of hibiscus petals, a few sprigs of chamomile, lemon juice to taste and 10 grams of powdered ginger.
- Cook for 15 minutes over low heat, turn off.
- Leave to rest for 5 minutes and filter.
- It can be taken hot or cold.
Hibiscus tea and honey
- Boil a cup of water and add a handful of hibiscus flowers.
- Reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn off and reserve another 5 minutes.
- Sweeten with 1 tablespoon of honey.
- In a weight loss program it is advisable to drink the infusion in the morning, on an empty stomach, once every three days.
Source: Clarin
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