Healthy Red Tea - Rosselle

I am regularly drinking Roselle tea as I am so impressed by its rich Vitamin C ( higher than citrus fruits). Just pour hot water over the petals of 3 roselle flowers and you can enjoy a healthy cup of refreshing red tea.
The plant is grown locally and you are encouraged to grow them in your garden too. Do join me in our quest for better health








Rosella tea or red tea has been known in many names, Rosella tea, Hibiscus tea, Mecca's tea, and Yemen's tea.

Here are the benefits of Rosella Tea:
* Immune Boosting
* Lower blood pressure
* Normalize the sugar blood
* Regulate uric acid
* Lower cholesterol
* Healing coughs
* Good for skin, reduces wrinkles.
* Reduce overweight
* Protect from infections
* Contains Omega 3
* Regulates metabolism.


Rosella tea is rich in antioxidants, minerals, and fiber. Thus, it is believed to be able to reduce the ‘bad’ cholesterol level and to improve our skin health.

For many years Hibiscus Tea has been drunk for a wide variety of health benefits and it is thought to contribute to lowering high cholesterol, aid weight loss, strengthen the immune system and help to prevent constipation.
Hibiscus flower extract has been used in many folk remedies for liver disorders and high blood pressure.


The researchers found it contains antioxidants that are known to reduce the dangerous build up of fats inside the arteries.



Rosella is also known as Hibiscus sabdariffa, and has certain therapeutic properties and the reported benefits of using it internally, in the form of a herbal tea

Hibiscus sabdariffa benefits:

soothes colds
opens blocked nose
clears up mucous
astringent
promotes proper kidney function
helps digestion
general tonic
diuretic
helps reduce fever
Which part to use for rosella herbal tea

The outer leaves of the Hibiscus flower (also known as Natal sorrel) (calyxes - calyces) are used for making the brew.

Making rosella herbal tea

The standard way to make an infusion, unless otherwise specified, is to pour a cup of boiling water over the material to be infused, let it stand for 5 minutes, strain it, and drink it.


You could sweeten your health drink with honey, should you so require, and a dash of fresh lemon juice may also enhance the taste.


Roselle plant has been and still is considered as an AntiHypertensives (used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure), Mild Laxative (used to induce bowel movements), and Diuretic (used to elevate the rate of urination to treat drug overdose or poisoning). The Red Calyces or Sepals of this plant are used by some countries for food colorings, for flowers, for syrups, for jams, or for many different kinds of drinks. And the green leaves of Roselle can be used for salads, for curry, for teas, for lotions, for wounds, and for sores.

So, the Nutrients in one cup (57 grams) of Raw Roselle Plant without any refuse are:

- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B2, Riboflavin
- Vitamin B3, Niacin
- Vitamin C
- Protein
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Natural Fats
- Carbohydrates
- Calories

According to these Nutrients we can come up with these Health Benefits of Roselle Plant:

Vitamin C:
- Improves wound healing
- Prevents cells from damages
- Improves gums health
- Improves teeth health
- Improves Immune System
- Protects from free radicals
- Reduces Aging
- Lowers Risks of some Cancers
- Improves Iron absorption
- Improves Lung health
- Prevents from frequent colds
- Protects from frequent infections

Calcium:
- Maintains healthy bones
- Improves nerve function
- Improves muscle function
- Supports Healthy blood clotting
- Reduces feet tingling
- Reduces hand tingling
- Lowers chance of retardation in children
- Reduces chance of bone deformities
- Reduces feet numbness
- Reduces hand numbness
- Improves teeth health