Hibiscus
Hibiscus (karkade) is a dried flower of the Sudanese rose. This flower is considered a relative of the Chinese rose.
Hibiscus is an annual plant that reaches about two meters in height, the flowers are large and have a bright red color.
Homeland is northeast Africa. The plant is also cultivated in Southeast Asia.
Hibiscus petals contain carbohydrates, proteins and fats (in small quantities), acids (citric, malic, tartaric), vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glucose.
Hibiscus is used in cooking, cosmetology, as well as in folk and official medicine.
In cooking, hyacinth is used to prepare a drink that is popular in Ukraine.
In hibiscus tea you can add a variety of chopped fruits and berries, mint, lemon balm, etc. Tea perfectly quenches thirst, so this drink is drunk not only in the cold season, but also in summer.
How to brew hyacinth tea? There are three options:
- The flowers are filled with boiling water and infused for a few minutes, after which tea can be drunk.
- Castings are poured boiling water and boiled for about five to ten minutes. This drink will have a brighter and richer taste and color.
- The flowers are filled with hot water and infused for six to eight hours, after which the drink can be drunk.
Some chefs add Sudanese rose leaves to vegetable salads, first and second courses.
Very common in recipes for juices and juices, jellies and some pastries.
Hyacinth herbal tea is used even in cosmetology. It is included in a large number of rejuvenating creams, it is added to shampoos and conditioners, bath foams, perfumes.
Useful properties of hibiscus for the body
- Sudanese rose leaves have a mild diuretic effect.
- Hibiscus has a bactericidal effect on the body.
- The plant is able to rid our body of harmful, heavy metals.
- Karkade improves liver function, removes toxins and toxins from the body.
- Recommended for people who have problems with pressure. The plant increases it in hypotensives and decreases in hypertensives.
- Hibiscus flowers act on the body as an antispasmodic.
- The plant strengthens the immune system.
Contraindications to the use of hibiscus.
Karkade is not recommended for people with very high stomach acidity, ulcers or gastritis.
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In the photo above you can see what a Chinese rose looks like.
You can buy hibiscus in Ukraine both wholesale and retail from 100 grams.