Hibiscus Flower Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Hibiscus flower is the flower of the hibiscus plant. There are hundreds of types of hibiscus plants, but the flower from the Hibiscus sabdariffa variety is most commonly used in herbal medicine. Its flowers are dried and used to brew herbal tea.¹

Hibiscus Flower Health Uses and Health Benefits

Hibiscus flower is high in antioxidant content, which helps fight free radicals that cause oxidative stress. In addition to preventing cellular damage, hibiscus flower can also target heart health by lowering bad cholesterol, triglyceride and blood pressure levels to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and heart disease. Research has also indicated that hibiscus flower may have anti-cancer properties, specifically for leukemia cells.²

References

1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/hibiscus-tea-benefits
2. https://draxe.com/hibiscus-tea/