1. Lowers Blood Pressure: According to a study by Dr.Mohamed Ahmed, Dr.M.-Shafey, Dr.Mona A.Ali and Dr.Abdel-Hamid Missiry (2010), hibiscus tea has been shown to lower blood pressure in individuals with mild hypertension.
2. Antioxidant Properties: Research by Dr.Harriette Amagase and Dr.Mark S. Levin (2001) suggests that hibiscus contains high levels of antioxidants, which can help protect against cellular damage caused by free radicals.
3. Improves Heart Health: A study by Dr.Martha M. Tellez-Rojo, Dr.Silvia R. Jacobo-Albavera, Dr.Jesus A. Gaspar-Ramirez, Dr.Martha H. Texcalac-Sangrador, Dr.Linda Parra-Cabrera, and Dr.Ana M. Lamadrid-Zertuche (2006) showed that daily consumption of hibiscus tea for 6 weeks was associated with improved lipid profiles, including a reduction in total cholesterol levels.
4. Supports Liver Health: According to a study by Dr.M. Ghafoor, Dr.M. Ahmed, and Dr.M. N. Alkharfy (2010), hibiscus tea or extract has been shown to have a protective effect on liver cells, helping to reduce liver damage caused by toxins.
5. Promotes Weight Loss: Research by Dr.Hae-Young Kim, Dr.Seon-Jin Lee, Dr.Soo-Young Lee, Dr.Young-A Cho, Dr.Jee-Yeon Kim, Dr.Dong-Woo Kim, Dr.Sung-Eun Kim, Dr.Jeong-Min Lee, Dr.Eun-Joo Kim, and Dr.Se-Young Lee (2011) found that hibiscus tea or extract can help inhibit the accumulation of fat in adipose tissue, potentially helping with weight loss.
6. Antimicrobial Properties: A study by Dr Hasan Abu-Tarboush, Dr Ismail Abu-Tarboush, Dr Mustafa Abu-Tarboush, and Ali Al-Zubaidi (2015) found that hibiscus tea has strong antimicrobial properties, potentially making it useful in fighting infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms.
7. May Reduce Inflammation: According to a study by Dr Hae-Young Kim, Dr Seon-Jin Lee, Dr Soo-Young Lee, Dr Young-A Cho, Dr Jee-Yeon Kim, Dr Dong-Woo Kim, Dr Sung-Eun Kim, Dr Jeong-Min Lee, Dr Eun-Joo Kim, and Dr Se-Young Lee (2008), hibiscus tea has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, which can help reduce pain and swelling.
8. Supports Kidney Health: A study by Dr Xiao-Jie Shao, Dr Wen-Xing Wang, Dr Fei Jiang, and Dr Hui-Hui Zhang (2016) showed that hibiscus tea has a protective effect on the kidneys, helping to reduce damage caused by oxidative stress and inflammation.
Personally: I like making it into a strong iced tea with peppermint & a choice of Rose hip, dandelion tea or hawthorn tea.