7 Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

From antioxidants to anti-inflammatory effects, a dietitian explains all

Think hibiscus is just a colorful decoration for your garden? It might be time to reconsider. The tropical flowering plant, Hibiscus sabdariffa, may provide some health benefits, too.

And it tastes delicious. The fruity flavor of hibiscus is tangy and sweet, making it perfect for tea. Registered dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD, LD, shares several ways hibiscus can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

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Hibiscus Tea

High blood pressure is where hibiscus really shines. A study from Tufts showed that three daily cups of hibiscus tea significantly lowered blood pressure in prehypertensive adults better than placebo, with a drop in the subjects’ systolic blood pressure by six points over the control group. To put that into perspective, on a population scale, a five-point drop may lead to 14 percent fewer stroke deaths, 9 percent fewer fatal heart attacks, and 7 percent fewer deaths overall each year.

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5 health benefits of drinking hibiscus tea

Studies have shown that drinking hibiscus tea offers heart-healthy benefits, such as lowering blood pressure. “In a study in The Journal of Nutrition, adults with high blood pressure who consumed three servings of 8-ounce glasses of hibiscus tea daily for six weeks saw a decrease in their overall blood pressure,” says Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, author of The No-Brainer Nutrition Guide For Every Runner. Just note, this was a small study of 65 participants. Still, another review found that drinking this herbal tea lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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Researchers at the Research Gate discovered that tea and hibiscus supplements reduced blood pressure in both high blood pressure and non-high blood pressure subjects. According to one study, hibiscus's ability to lower blood pressure is almost identical to that of blood pressure-lowering drugs, which helps in strengthening your heart and preventing cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, hibiscus tea significantly reduced blood pressure more effectively than other tea varieties.

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benefits of hibiscus tea

Hibiscus tea offers antiviral and cardiovascular benefits, mainly due to the antioxidant "anthocyanins." This herbal tea has been shown to be effective against some strains of bird flu. A study showed hibiscus tea may help lower blood pressure. A meta-analysis of studies on the topic echo these benefits. Another interesting cardiovascular benefit of this herbal tea is its ability to help decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. A research review showed that consuming hibiscus tea or extract decreases bad LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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Hibiscus tea has significantly lowered my blood pressure. I feel healthier and more energetic every day!

John D.

Since I started drinking hibiscus tea, my hypertension has improved remarkably. Highly recommend for anyone struggling!

Sarah L.

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