Hibiscus, carcade, hibiscus, (Hibiscus sabdariffa) ID: 211-41

His origin is from East Asia, but it remains unclear where. Many refer to China, where it is called the "Chinese rose", others to India and Malaysia. From there, however, it spread throughout the world.

Hibiscus has strong antioxidant properties

Studies have shown that hibiscus tea can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

May lower cholesterol and triglycerides in people with diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Studies have shown that hibiscus extract can benefit the health of the liver by increasing certain enzymes and reducing liver damage and fatty liver.

Studies have linked the consumption of hibiscus extract with reduced body weight and body fat.

Laboratory studies have shown that hibiscus extract reduces the growth and spread of plasma, oral, prostate and gastric cancer cells.

Scientists have found that it contains antioxidants that are known to reduce the risks, which become more intense than the fats that enter the arteries.

Active substances: anthocyanins, flavonoids (gosipetin, hibiscetin and samdaretin) daphnyphylline (dye), myrtiline, chrysanthenin and delphinidine.

How to use: infusion.