Village life in Nagaland, harvest Roselle/Hibiscus plant leaves in jungle and cook in Naga style.

Hibiscus or Roselle, is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. it is typically known as sour tea. In English-speaking countries, Roselle is called Red Sorrel.

Roselle has been used as a therapeutic plant for centuries. Traditionally, it treats toothaches, urinary tract infections, colds, and even hangovers. In Senegal, roselle juice extracted from leaves is used to treat conjunctivitis and, when pulverized, soothes sores and ulcers.

One of the main reasons for the cultivation of roselle is to produce bast fibres which are extracted from the stem and are used as a substitute to jute.

Uses of the Roselle Plant.

FOOD:
The dried calyces and as well as the dried flower is also used as an essential ingredient in various recipes.

SKINCARE:
With a reputation for anti-aging properties, the roselle plant is quite popular in the beauty and skincare world. It has been used to make a face/body scrubs, facial steams, clay masks, etc. The roselle flowers are beneficial because of the antioxidants that they possess – these help to neutralize the effects of free radicals, and leaves you glowing with health.

MENSTRUAL PAIN:
– Provides relief from cramps and menstrual pain
– Helps in restoring hormonal balance (which can reduce other symptoms of menstruation like mood swings, depression, and overeating)

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY and Antibacterial Properties:
Hibiscus tea is rich in ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required by our body to boost and stimulate the activity of your immune system. Fresh or dried flower of roselle contains high quantities of Vitamin C.
– Boosts immune system (prevents cold and flu)

– Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties
– Helps to treat discomfort caused by fever (due to its cooling effect)

AIDS DIGESTION:
The seed capsule in the roselle fruit is known for its diuretic and tonic properties.
– Treats constipation
– Prevents colorectal cancer

WEIGHT LOSS:
Hibiscus herbal tea is also beneficial for losing weight. Hibiscus inhibits the production of amylase, which helps in the absorption of carbohydrates and starch, so drinking hibiscus tea prevents that absorption from occurring. Therefore, hibiscus tea is found in many weight loss products.

ANTIDEPRESSANT PROPERTIES:
– Contains antidepressant properties like flavonoids
– Helps to calm down the nervous system
– Helps to reduce anxiety and depression by creating a relaxed sensation in the body and mind.

ANTI-CANCER:
Hibiscus herbal tea contains hibiscus protocatechuic acid which has anti-tumor and antioxidant properties. hibiscus slows down the growth of cancerous cells by inducing apoptosis, commonly known as programmed cell death.

COUGT and FEVER MANAGEMENT:
According to the book “Healing Herbal Teas,” fresh hibiscus flowers contain around 6.7 mg of ascorbic acid, a form of vitamin C, which is one of the more essential nutrients needed by the body. hibiscus tea is often used as a supplement to help treat coughs and colds. Because of its cooling effect, it is especially effective in reducing the discomfort of fevers that may accompany such ailments.

BLOOD PRESSURE MANAGEMENT: Hibiscus tea lowers the blood pressure in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults.

Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, hibiscus tea can reduce blood pressure by up to 10 point. For this drastic improvement to occur, you need to consume three cups every day for a few weeks. Also, hibiscus tea has diuretic properties that increase urination, simultaneously lowering blood pressure.

PROTECTS LIVER:
– Antioxidant properties helps to treat liver diseases (Antioxidants help to protect your body from diseases because they neutralize the free radicals present in body tissues and cells)

Maintains HEALTHY TEETH and GUMS
– This is due to the significant calcium content in red roselle

HEALTHY PREGNANCY:
Pregnant women should consume more iron rich foods than anyone else.
– red roselle is rich in iron.

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