How does hibiscus tea affect pressure?

Red tea from the petals of the mysterious Sudanese rose has gained popularity around the world.It has been known since ancient times and was especially valued in ancient Egypt, where it was called nothing less than "a remedy for all diseases." The unusual properties of karkade tea are still widely used in medicine.

Sudanese rose is better known around the world as hibiscus. This unusual plant prefers the climate of such countries as India, Indonesia, Sudan, Egypt, Thailand. Initially, hibiscus grew in the territories of India and Egypt, where, in general, was considered a national treasure.

In ancient Egypt, where the origins of modern medicine were born, a drink made from hibiscus flowers was very much appreciated as a source of health and life. It was used to quench thirst and restore vitality of the pharaohs themselves. Moreover, the Sudanese rose was considered a special symbol of spiritual wealth, since most Egyptian graves found the remains of the petals of this plant.

The sweet-sour drink of red or burgundy color has gained popularity everywhere. He began to appreciate the exceptional beneficial properties, as it helps not only to quench thirst, but also contributes to the rapid normalization of blood pressure. It is not surprising that over time hibiscus began to be cultivated artificially in all countries with a suitable climate. From here, harvested flowers are exported to all corners of the world.

Most of us are accustomed to drinking in the morning a cup or two of green or black tea. At the same time a lot has been said about the beneficial qualities of these drinks. However, red herbal tea karkade has a much more useful tonic, as well as a lot of other beneficial effects on the human body. The most pronounced is its property to normalize blood pressure.

At one time, medical researchers were debating how exactly the hibiscus tea works, and what is its effect on blood pressure in the human body. But there was also an opinion that hot herbal tea increases pressure, but cold tea, on the contrary, reduces it. A similar statement can now be found in various articles and books about natural medicines, but it has long been proven that it is fundamentally wrong.

Today it has already been proved that tea made from Sudan rose petals reduces pressure, which is very useful for hypertensive patients. However, the drink is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. The fact is that its effect is observed only in the case of high blood pressure. That is, if it complies with the norm, then there will no longer be a decrease in the use of karkada, therefore hypotonic people can also enjoy this useful tea without any serious health risk.

Such unusual properties of tea are explained by its unique composition. It is believed that not all components of hibiscus petals have been discovered so far. Consider the main ones, which are known today.

• With a total high content of biologically active substances carcade has a high concentration of vitamin Cwhich, by the way, provides a pleasant “sourness”, as well as anthocyanins - a unique component that is similar in its qualities to vitamin P, but it is much easier to digest. Anthocyanins provide elasticity and density of the vascular wall, due to which the vascular system becomes more resistant to sudden drops in blood pressure. Thus, tea from Sudanese rose significantly reduces the risk of the development of the crisis course of hypertensive disease.
• Drink from hibiscus, in essence, is not tea in the usual sense of the word. For its preparation, not a full brewing is used, but a mixture of dried petals, so karkade is rather an infusion of Sudanese rose. Therefore, unlike ordinary black tea, it does not contain a large amount of tannins. Its tonic effect is due to a completely different composition, it does not cause amplification and increased heart rate.
• Among all the trace elements that are contained in the natural infusion of hibiscus, a large proportion is potassium. Today, any doctor knows that potassium is the most important element necessary for normal nutrition and work of the heart muscle. Thus, carcade is not only reduces blood pressure, but also has a positive effect on myocardial contractility, preventing the development of arrhythmias, reducing the manifestation of ischemia and the risks of myocardial infarction.

• But also in the composition of red herbal tea includes a large number of antispasmodics. They act selectively on the smooth muscle fibers of blood vessels, which is necessary for a mild decrease in blood pressure. In addition, the free circulation of blood in all organs is improved, the risks of atherosclerosis and the development of deep vein thrombosis are reduced.
• Carcade has a diuretic effect. It raises the secondary filtration of the kidneys, contributes to a better exchange of trace elements and the removal of excess fluid. Of course, this contributes to the normalization of pressure, eliminates the risk of peripheral edema, which is very important in the case of heart failure to reduce the risk of complications, such as pulmonary edema.
• And also the drink has a mild sedative effect. It quickly calms the nervous system, helps to relax and rejuvenate. When this occurs, the normalization of blood pressure, which means that it will not "fall" at a low rate.
• The benefit of karkade is also due to its dietary effect. Regular consumption of warm or cool infusion of Sudanese rose flowers stimulates metabolism. This drink is very useful as a source of fluid and beneficial active substances for the period of active weight loss.

This is not all the useful qualities of red tea. It also contains a large variety of essential amino acids, which are very useful for our body as a whole. For example, hibiscus strengthens memory, charitable effects on the liver and pancreas, increases stamina, strengthens the immune system, and is an excellent means for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases.

The rich composition of herbal hibiscus tea makes it a very useful and unusual tool. However, as is the case with any other medicinal extract, carcade has its own contraindications, as under certain conditions it may even be harmful to human health.

• Acute or chronic gastritiswhich is accompanied by increased acidity. The high content of vitamin C and amino acids in tea composition can cause serious complications, which are accompanied by irritation and damage to the gastric mucosa. If patients with such a diagnosis abuse karkade tea, then the first alarming symptoms are heartburn, frustration, bloating, reflux, pain in the abdomen.
• Peptic ulcer disease of the stomach or duodenum in the acute stage. For the same reason, serious complications are possible, such as bleeding of an ulcer, a breakthrough of the gastric mucosa, expansion of an ulcer to nearby organs. And you should also be careful with the use of red tea in the case of chronic peptic ulcer, as it can worsen.
• The presence of calculus in the gall bladder or kidney. Since the drink from Sudanese rose is rich in trace elements, it can provoke an aggravation of this disease.Before you use a drink in order to obtain a diuretic effect, for example, in the presence of "sand" in the bladder, it is strongly recommended to consult with your doctor.
• Intolerance by the body of any component that is part of dry hibiscus tea. This is quite rare, but if you already have food allergies, then drink it best with caution.
• Severe hypotension. Despite the fact that the carcade has a very mild normalizing effect on blood pressure, there are cases where the abuse of this tea led to too low blood pressure.

If you want red herbal tea to bring as much benefit as possible, you need to brew it properly. Since the drink from the petals of a Sudanese rose is fundamentally different from the usual black or green varieties of tea, the process of its preparation looks very different.

The traditional for red tea is the so-called cold brewing. It is widely practiced around the world, because it allows you to keep all the amino acids and vitamins of group C as part of the drink.

There are other ways to cook carcade, which take much less time. For example, you can pour the base of the flowers is not cool boiling water, but only slightly hot water, the temperature of which does not exceed the mark of 50 degrees. Then the drink is brought to full readiness, insisting on a water bath for about 30-40 minutes. For such a method, it is desirable to use a non-metallic capacity. It is somewhat more complicated compared to the simple brewing of tea, to which we are accustomed, but it allows you to make a more wholesome and tasty drink.

But you can also use a simplified method of welding. Place one tablespoon of dried hibiscus flowers in a deep saucepan. Pour 200-300 ml of hot water, bring to a boil and keep on low heat for no more than 3-4 minutes, then strain, add sugar or honey to taste, cool and drink.

Some prefer to cook large volumes of drink at once. This is especially true in the summer when the cold carcade is the best way to quench your thirst, regain strength and prevent pressure from rising. To do this, pour the required amount of "brewing" at the rate of 2 teaspoons per 250 ml of water in a suitable container. Fill with warm water, bring to a boil and immediately put on low heat, so that the petals are boiled for 5-10 minutes.

At the end, add to taste honey or sugar, strain the ready drink and cool. To store such tea is best in a cold dark place, that is, the refrigerator is best suited.

Many use karkade as an ordinary drink, as soon as there is a desire to quench their thirst. However, there are some recommendations that allow you to get the most out of red herbal tea.

So, it is best to drink tea an hour after meals. Of course, it can be consumed before meals, but this is not recommended by doctors, especially if you have chronic ulcers or gastritis. The fact is that carcade improves gastric secretion, so it can cause too high acidity. Such a state can harm, if your stomach is empty, but after a meal will be, on the contrary, useful.

Of course, like any tea, a decoction of dry hibiscus petals can be drunk hot as soon as it is brewed, but it is better to refuse this.Hot karkade is especially dangerous for hypertensive patients, as being cooked incorrectly, it can even provoke a crisis. It is best to drink red tea in a slightly warm or cold form - then it will be much more useful.

But many also recommend not to throw away the hibiscus flowers used after brewing. They can be taken with a spoon and gently chew. So you get the remaining nutrients that enhance the effect of taking the drink, normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract and improve metabolic processes. The drink also effectively contributes to the elimination of excess cholesterol.

Most doctors today advise older people and patients with hypertension to use Carcade tea as an additional natural remedy that reduces the risk of complications and makes it easier to control blood pressure. The effectiveness of such methods is confirmed by the numerous positive reviews of those who managed to try red tea from Sudanese rose as a remedy.

To achieve the maximum benefit from the use of red tea, it should be drunk only in barely warm or, in general, cold form with a certain regularity. And also when brewing, avoid using enamelware, since when heated, it spoils not only the taste, but also all the healing properties of the drink.

Pay particular attention to the quality of the "brew" when buying. It is best to choose products in a transparent package in order to be able to examine the hibiscus petals. Avoid too small, exfoliating, not enough dry leaves.

In order for the hibiscus to retain its beneficial properties for longer, store dry hibiscus in a dark, cool place, away from moisture. For this, glass containers with a tight-fitting lid or a bag made of thick fabric with a tightening neck are great.

See whether the karkade tea pressure increases or decreases, see the video below.