THE WONDERS OF ZOBO DRINK, HIBISCUS TEA

The hibiscus is a tropical plant a flower that comes in white, pink, red, orange and yellow. All parts of the flower or plant are very useful includes the leaves, seeds, bark.

 All around the world it is cultivated for the medicinal and culinary purpose. Hibiscus Tea also know as Zobo drink the part of the world i am from is known for it many wonders. Though most of the population of the world do not know this. Hibiscus is highly rich in vitamin c which fight colds and protects the body's immune system.

                BENEFIT OF HIBISCUS TEA ALSO KNOW AS ZOBO DRINk    

• It reduces weight thus prevents obesity and coronary heart diseases like atheroslerosis 
• It has huge Antioxidant benefits: In the human body, oxidation causes two electrons to break apart leaving 2 oxygen radicals free to roam about and these sometimes damage the healthy cells which then may become cancerous. Hibiscus petals which are part of the plant people use to make tea or Zobo drink have dark red colour caused by compounds called flavonoid. They contain anthocyanins, plant pigments that give a red or purple shade. These are antioxidants, natural antiocidants that fight the negative effects of oxidation process. It supreme ability to combat free radicals affects our body funtion. It helps the cells stay healthy to perform and reproduce.
• It also help cure diseases such as arthris and the swelling, redness and irritation that happens after an injury
  
• The chemicals in the tea or zobo drink has antibacterial properties and serve as a gentle laxative which can relieve constipation and related problems such as painful gas and bloating. It keeps the bowels moving in essential influencing the amount of water and nutrients that get absorbed. A blocked or sluggish bowel can prevent the stomach from emptying as it should which leads to stomach upset and heartburn. The polyphenois in the tea or zobo stimulate the digestive system while deterring the growth of stomach cancers.
• Its lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• And many more the wonders of the tea

DISADVANTAGE

Despite it many wonders on health benefits. The Tea or Zobo drink is not safe for pregnant women and therefore not recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. It can stimulate menstuation and can lead to a miscarriage in some women. Also there hasnt been enough research on whether it is good for mothers that are still breastfeeding, so mothers should avoid it use during that time.