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Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa).
Rating: ***** 4.5
Item Number: 325
Tea type: Herbal Tea
Caffeine: None
Origin: Egypt
Availability: In stock
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Description: *
Hibiscus Tea. Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa).
Sometimes referred to as karkade, carcadè, Rosa de Jamaica, Jamaican roselle and red sorrel tea. It has been shown to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
Use 1 level teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water
until boiling. Steep for 3-5 minutes.
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size
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price
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cups **
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cost per cup
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Iced Tea (4)
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$5.95
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50
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$0.11 / cup
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1/2 oz sample
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$1.00
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6
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$0.16 / cup
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1/4 lb
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$3.95
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50
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$0.07 / cup
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1/2 lb
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$7.50
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100
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$0.07 / cup
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1 lb
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$14.25
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200
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$0.07 / cup
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2 lbs
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$24.00
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400
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$0.06 / cup
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** based on the standard definition of 2.25g of leaves per 6 oz cup, actual use may vary, does not include multiple infusions.
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*****
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Very Good Quality
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12/31/2009 06:44
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"I'm no expert in this flower, but I've tried Hibiscus from another place and it was just ok but the organic Hibiscus from dragonwater is in my opinon very good quality. Dragonwater's organic Hibiscus is a bit more tart and had more flavor than the other brand and it's nicly cut and shifted without much small particles."
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Posted by Gabe NYC | View all reviews by Gabe NYC (1)
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*****
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Fantastic!
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11/15/2009 13:51
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"Got my shipment today and couldn't wait to get my 1st brew. It was absolutely fantastic!! I had to use a tablespoon. I'll be taking this to work everyday! Great tea! Looking forward to ordering more and other flavors too!"
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Posted by Tea Meiser | View all reviews by Tea Meiser (1)
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*****
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simply the best
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11/08/2009 17:15
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"I personally love this tea! I steep it for about 10 to 15 minutes in a tea ball with boiling hot water. I love the burgandy color of this tea. I always have 1 cup ever evening after dinner. It has helped with my blood pressure. I have reconmended this tea to several of my friends who have problems with their blood pressure. To sweeten it, just use your favorite sweetner. It does have a nice tang to it!"
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Posted by LF | View all reviews by LF (1)
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*****
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Beautiful and delicious!
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10/06/2009 14:13
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"This is a gorgeous tea to serve to guests; a brilliant lovely red! It is soothing and has many health benefits."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous
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*****
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no subject
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10/06/2009 09:43
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"As I sit here sipping my hibiscus tea, I placed and order for more. It is on sale so better stock up on it. This tea is superb. I am hooked! Plus I got others hooked on it now:-)"
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Posted by Hanna-Leena | View all reviews by Hanna-Leena (2)
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*****
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no subject
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09/25/2009 16:22
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*****
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Great w/ a light hand
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07/10/2009 21:11
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"I received this as a sample and tried it first on it's own w/ a heaping teaspoon. It was unexpectedly very tart but not unpleasant. I now mix it w/ other teas, making it more punch like than too tart. I only use about 1/4 of teaspoon. I will definitely be purchasing this soon. "
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Posted by Steph | View all reviews by Steph (16)
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*****
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no subject
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06/16/2009 11:38
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"I love this tea. I boil it with some mint leaves and the smell and taste changes. Try it people."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous
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*****
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Not for me
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05/22/2009 15:46
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"I received this as a free sample and thought I would give it a shot, and found that I'm not a fan of Hibiscus. It's too "tangy," and the red color is a little off putting to me. I hate to say I couldn't finish it! I might try mixing it in small amounts with something else, but probably won't try it by itself again."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous (7)
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*****
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This is the one for me!
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05/09/2009 18:10
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"First time ordering from Dragonwater and this tea is the best. Yes, it has a tangy flavor but it is so refreshing! If it truly has the health benefits, then I am sold. "
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Posted by Bev | View all reviews by Bev (1)
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*****
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no subject
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04/28/2009 16:56
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"This is the best tea I have ever had! It is good hot but AWESOME iced!! I gave each of my daughters a glass of iced and I have them hooked on it now! I put a little natural sweetener in it. The first time I made it iced I drank a whole quart in one afternoon. This will definitely be the tea of choice this summer."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous
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*****
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no subject
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03/26/2009 19:18
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"purchased this tea two weeks ago have been taking blood pressure medications for awhile excercising ..all that lower number was still in the 100 after two weeks of hibiscus and honey three times a day lower number is now 82 and getting lower wowwwww so blessed hope to lower dose on medicine or quit all together"
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous
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*****
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recipe
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01/04/2009 14:06
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"I enjoy a tall glass of iced hibiscus tea mixed with an envelope of raspberry emergen-C, with alittle agave nectar or other natural sweetener to taste. It's most refreshing and a great pick-me-up."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous
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*****
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Makes a fabulous iced tea!
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12/21/2008 10:30
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*****
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blood pressure aid
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12/03/2008 15:43
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*****
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too tart
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12/03/2008 06:41
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*****
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no subject
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11/14/2008 09:31
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"I brew this in our Mr. Coffee ice tea maker. Using a coffee filter and about 4-5 teaspoons of honey, the sweetness is perfect for me. Also add green or ginseng occasionally. Seems to help the blood pressure."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous
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*****
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Beautiful color, pleasant flavor
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10/21/2008 10:12
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"I like to add a little bit of hibiscus to other teas. It adds a nice fruity note as well as a beautiful red color and delicious fragrance. In Jamaica, local people steep hibiscus in red wine to make a special Christmas drink. Lovely."
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Posted by Cindy in SD | View all reviews by Cindy in SD (1)
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*****
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Just like in Egypt!
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07/21/2008 14:27
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"I had hibiscus tea in Egypt for the first time--every place we went we were offered delicious cups of this hot, tart tea. When we returned home I looked for ages before I found Dragonwater's version, which is 100% hibiscus flowers, just like they served us there. (Before that I purchased bagged teas with various additions that weren't anything like what I was craving.) It is really tart, so be ready for that! "
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Posted by KK | View all reviews by KK (1)
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*****
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I know it's good for you but...
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06/23/2008 12:33
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*****
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Great recipe!
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05/16/2008 15:21
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"In San Antonio, Texas, a beautiful city with 68% people of Spanish origin, almost every restaurant serves Hibiscus tea, combining a hibiscus (jamaica) with peppermint leaves. "Karkade" is actually served in some restaurants combining Hibiscus, Mint, Ginger root, and White grape juice.... DELICIOUS! I keep it in my frig. Play with the amount of ingredients. No need to add sugar with the white grape juice. Kiddos LOVE it as an alternative to sweet drinks, and its very good for you. "
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous
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*****
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Beautiful & Soothing
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03/31/2008 06:32
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"This tea has quickly become one of my favorites; it's refreshing, has wonderful flavor and mouth feel, and it soothes me in the mid-afternoon when I am at my most stressed point in the day. I went out on a limb purchasing this tea and was happily rewarded; many thanks to DragonWater for allowing it's patrons to post reviews, otherwise I may not have tried this amazing tea."
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous (3)
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*****
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I like it with other herbs
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02/15/2008 20:05
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"My favorite thing to do is to brew a pinch of hibiscus with a pinch of chamomile or a pinch of spearmint before bed. Nice and relaxing, I do like tart flavors--one reason I like this tea. "
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Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous
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*****
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no subject
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12/25/2007 17:49
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"I wasn't expecting such a tart taste when I took my first sip. Next time I will cut the amount of tea in half and steep it for less time. Tough to drink without sugar!
[Edit: I have been drinking this tea for about a month now and it has really grown on me. So much so that I have changed my rating from 3 to 5 stars. If you're put off by the sour taste at first, experiment with different amounts of leaves, sugar, and steeping time. Don't give up on it right away!] "
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Posted by Nick | View all reviews by Nick (13)
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*****
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no subject
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12/01/2007 11:06
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Additional information:
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a flowering shrub in the plant family of Malvaceae.
Other names: Jamaica sorrel, red sorrel, roselle, rozelle, sorrel
Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Hibscus
Species: Hibiscus sabdariffa (and ~200 other species)
Description
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), also known as roselle, is a flowering shrub in the plant family of Malvaceae and is the commonly used species of hibiscus for tea. The calyces (or calyxes) are used which are the outer portion of the flower bud. The calyces are often referred to as hibiscus flowers in recipes and tea blends.
Traditional usage
This list reflects the "traditional usage" of hibiscus, which should be considered folklore unless supported by a scientific study. Studies, where available, are quoted and referenced. See the Disclaimer below.
Cholesterol / Heart Disease - a study at the Chung Shan University in Taiwan involving rats on high cholesterol diets demonstrated that an extract of the hibiscus flower significantly lowered cholesterol content in blood serum and prevented oxidation of LDL, "bad", cholesterol.
"Experiments have shown that compounds extracted from red wine and tea reduce cholesterol and lipid build-up in the arteries of rats.
"This is the first study to show that Hibiscus extract has the same effect."
- Dr. Chau-Jong Wang, lead researcher
Hypertension - in one study individuals with hypertension were given hibiscus tea once daily for 12 days. Members of the control group lowered their blood pressure by 11% versus 4% for the control group.
Liver Disorder - hibiscus is thought to help with liver disorders, though no studies to this effect have been done.
Ref: [2][3]
Side effects
No studies on the side effects of hibiscus usage have been reviewed.
Tea blends
Hibscus flowers can be used alone as a tea or blended with other herbals. Common blends include:
Hibiscus/Rose Hips - these herbs are often combined.
Note: the above combinations of herbs and their effects should be considered "folklore" and are not based on clinical studies. See the Disclaimer below.
Chemical makeup
This list of chemicals represents the calyx and flower
material only, where possible, and is not
comprehensive.
Acetic-acid
Aluminum
Anisaldehyde
Anthocyanins
Ascorbic-acid
Benzaldehyde
Benzyl-alcohol
Beta-Carotene
Butyric-acid
Calcium
Calcium-oxalate
Caprylic-acid
Carbohydrates
Chromium
Citric-acid
Cobalt
Cyanidin-3-sambubioside
Delphinin
Delphinidin
Delphinidin-3-glucoside
Delphinidin-3-sambubioside
Ethanol
Formic-acid
Glycolic-acid
Gossipetin
Gossypetin-3-glucoside
Hibiscetin
Hibiscic-acid
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Hibiscin
Hibiscretin
Iron
Isoamyl-alcohol
Isopropyl-alcohol
Magnesium
Malic-acid
Manganese
Methanol
3-Methyl-1-butanol
Mucilage
Niacin
Oxalic-acid
Pectin
Pelargonic-acid
Potassium
Propionic-acid
Protocatechuic-acid
Resin
Riboflavin
Sabdaretin
Sabdaritrin
Selenium
Sucrose
Alpha-terpinyl-acetate
Thiamin
Utalonic-acid
Zinc
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Ref: [1]
Learn more
PubMed - Clinical studies of Hibiscus sabdariffa
References
1. Duke, James A. Handbook of phytochemical
constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic
plants. 2000 Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press.
2. Chang-Che Chen, Fen-Pi Chou, Yung-Chyan Ho, Wea-Lung Lin, Chin-Pin Wang, Erl-Shyh Kao, An-Chung Huang and Chau-Jong Wang "Inhibitory effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa L extract on low-density lipoprotein oxidation and anti-heperlipidemia in fructose-fed and cholesterol-fed rats" Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Volume 84
3. Haji Faraji M, Haji Tarkhani A. "The effect of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on essential hypertension." Journal Ethnopharmacol 1999;65:231-6.
Disclamier
The information provided here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Dragonwater Tea Company LLC makes no claim as to the health benefits or appropriateness of any product for any medical condition. Please consult a physician for all medical advice.
* The information provided here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Dragonwater Tea Company LLC makes no claim as to the health benefits or appropriateness of any product for any medical condition. Please consult a physician for all medical advice.
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