The wonderful uses of hibiscus that few people know

(Baonghean.vn) - Hibiscus is grown in many regions, mainly for decoration because hibiscus flowers are very beautiful. However, not only for decoration, this plant can also cure many diseases and beautify.

Here are some benefits of this flower.

Diabetes treatment:

According to research results, a compound prepared from hibiscus flowers can restore insulin sensitivity and help control diabetes. Ferulic acid, one of the polyphenols found in hibiscus flowers, acts as a substance that can treat diabetes.

Hibiscus flower. Internet photo

Prevent urinary tract infections

A study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine found that the antifungal and antibacterial properties of hibiscus flowers are effective against the fungus Candica albicans. The nutrients in hibiscus flowers eliminate harmful bacteria in the urinary tract and reduce urinary tract infections. The flavonoids in hibiscus tea also help prevent the growth of E. coli bacteria.

Fever reducer

Have a cold or flu? Steep dried hibiscus leaves in boiling water and sip this tea. It acts as a fever reducer. The anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation of mucous membranes and relieve pain.

Hibiscus tea has fever-reducing effects. Photo from the internet

Hibiscus tea also has many other effects:

- Drinking hibiscus tea regularly helps with blood pressure and cholesterol. This research was conducted in 2009 at Tufts University, Massachusetts, USA. Hibiscus tea also helps prevent bladder infections and constipation if you drink it regularly.

- Hibiscus flowers are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help boost the immune system, fighting symptoms of colds, coughs, fevers and infections.

- Hibiscus contains hydroxycitric acid and amylase which help break down starch. If you drink a cup of hibiscus tea after a meal, it will reduce the absorption of carbohydrates into the body, thereby helping.

Tea from dried hibiscus flowers has many medicinal properties. Photo from the internet

Leg pain, numbness

For people who often have sore legs, hibiscus leaves also have medicinal effects: Hibiscus leaves, si leaves, peach leaves, plum leaves, purple jasmine leaves, each 30g dried, chopped, stir-fried, soaked with a little alcohol, used for daily massage.

Cure acne

Hibiscus flowers, betel leaves, and Thom Lom leaves, 50g each, crushed, and applied to the boil. Change the medicine once a day. Or use a handful of leaves and flowers, wash them, crush them with a little salt, and apply to the boil that is swollen and festering with pus to relieve pain, reduce swelling and heat, and quickly drain the pus.

Hibiscus juice is used to prevent hair loss.

Hair loss

Hibiscus petals have long been used as a folk remedy to prevent hair loss. Applying hibiscus oil helps strengthen hair roots due to the vitamin C and calcium it contains. Gently massaging stimulates blood circulation and allows the scalp to absorb nutrients easily.

Anti premature gray hair

A study published in the Asian Journal of Experimental Biological Sciences says that hibiscus is effective in preventing premature graying of hair. Boil a few hibiscus flowers in water for about 20 minutes and let it cool. Grind the flowers into a paste and apply it to your hair and scalp. Wash it off after 20 minutes. Doing this regularly and applying hibiscus oil will help prevent premature graying of hair.

Losing weight

- The nutrients in hibiscus flowers can stimulate hair growth and prevent premature aging of the body. Hibiscus flowers also effectively clean dandruff.

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