Introduction
Greetings every one, today I would like to discus the importance of hibicus flower and how it can be used at home for management of some health challenging issues. I have actually been using this plant for so many years and it has served me dearly. I will be pointing out three ways I have used these leaves and will testify they are wonderful.
First of all, Hibiscus flower popularly known as zobo leaf here in Nigeria. Experts belive that it originates from India while some see it as a native of China but Can be gotten easily from any african market.
According to Wikipedia "Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world". In Nigeria it is mostly cultivated in the Northan part of the country and sold in almost every local and international market in its preserved form is dried zobo leave as seen in the picture below
Benefits of this plant
For weight loss:
Taking hibiscus leaf tea first thing in the morning helps to burn body fat as it contains anthocyanins, phenolic compounds and flavonoids that can help to reduce the size of fat cells and increase fat elimination. It can also be used in place of soda drinks when prepared with cloves, pineapple and ginger. These ingredients in combination with zobo drink, fights fat in the body and increase metabolism.
Management of high blood preasure:
As we all know hypertension is commonly associated with the elderly, however, nowadays youths somehow develop this health condition. Which can be either hereditary or linked to other health condition such as kidney failure, heart attack and many more. Studies have proven that drinking zobo tea can reduce both systolic and diastolic pressure. And so should be used with caution if already on antihypertensive drugs.
how to use:
Boil a small quantity of zobo leaf. Sieve and drink one full cup morning and night
For hair growth;
Am glad to let you know am a natural hair babe. And consequently has tried many stuff on my hair . Using liquid from hibiscus leave is one of my wash routine. The first time I had of it, I was skeptical about it, so I researched on it and discovered that it can boost hair growth by Deep conditioning your hair and leaving it moisturized for a long period of time. Reduce itching and protect the scalp from damaging. It gives health hair colour and reduce hair breakage.
How to use:
Boil zobo leave and let it cool off. Use it to rinse your hair after wash. For quick result repeat this procedure at least twice a month.
There are other uses of hibiscus flower please surf the internet for more information.
NOTE: should not be used by pregnant mothers.
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