Hibiscus `Tea Plant`

Besides the useful effects on health, Hibiscus Sabdariffa calyces are used in
commercial productions of jam, jelly and sauces as well, but also as an
elegant, exclusive supplement to champagne.
The Hibiscus ’Tea Plant’TM has a great ornamental value due to its
interesting foliage. Hibiscus Sabdariffa is a short-day plant which gets its
first naturally appearing flowers, when the night is longer than the day
during the autumn and winter months. These flowers are the basic for the
great and special fruits. The beautiful red calyces (fruits) are picked when
they are still soft, before they dry out and drop their seeds for the next
generation.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa likes water, light and sun, and prefers a place with the
option of both sun and shade. It can stand drying out, so even if it hangs a
bit, it can often times freshen up again after some water. It likes to grow,
and is for that reason ideal for re-potting to a bigger pot a long the way.
Warning:
Do not use Hibiscus flowers which you have harvested yourself without getting them identified by a
herbatologist and be certain, that the flowers are free of pesticides. Only buy products in health stores or from a
specialist. Contact your doctor before using Hibiscus tea to treat a medical condition.
Hibiscus ‘Tea Plant’
Hibiscus Sabdariffa
TM
Tea Hibiscus is a herbal
shrub plant that comes
from tropical AFRICA
and is grown in many
countries all over the
world, including Malaysia.
It belongs to the
Malvacaea family. In
Europe it is known as
“roselle”, in Latin
America “jamaica”, in the
Middle East “karkady”,
“bissap” in West Africa
and “red sorrel” in
the Caribbean.
The flowers of this plant are colourful, but the tea is made from the
calyces (the red and dried part of the flowers). It has a sourly cranberry
like flavour and is served either as a hot drink or as ice-tea. The best way
to drink it is with cane sugar because of the somewhat bitter taste the tea
has.
It was consumed already in the ancient Nile Valley during
the time of Pharos and was regarded as the royalties’ primary
beverage mainly for its ability to improve health.
Hibiscus Tea has many possible qualities,
if you look around the world and see the traditions:
These stories are meant as entertainment and should not be used as facts.
Hibiscus has been used in many years in folk
In Africa
medicine for treating cancer, cardiovascular disease, fever and
constipation. Natural healers have used it against high blood
pressure and liver disease.
In Egypt
Hibiscus tea is being drunk to keep cool in the
hot desert climate, it works like a”refrigerant” to regulate body
temperature. Besides this, it is believed that it helps to promote
cardiac and nervous system health.
In Sudan
Hibiscus tea is used as a ceremonial toast at
weddings and family gatherings.
Hibiscus tea is drank as a traditional help
In Iran
against occasionally restlessness and difficulty in sleeping.
In Asia
Hibiscus petals flavoured with ginger are
being eaten in countries like Thailand, China and Malaysia, it is
believed that this will help lower cholesterol.
In China and
The flower is eaten to improve digestion.
on Hawaii
In Mexico
diuretic.
Hibiscus tea is used as a mild and natural
The naturally minerals which is found in the
Generally
hibiscus flower have a positive effect on hair. It is believed it can
prevent early hair loss, reduce dandruff and make black hair shiny.
The natural oils are good in hair conditioner.