What it is for, Benefits and How to do it

The Jamaica flower, also popularly known as hibiscus or China rose, is a plant that is used to make different natural remedies such as Jamaica water, since it has a wide variety of nutrients, among which its contribution in vitamins (C, B2 and B1), minerals (calcium, iron and phosphorus stand out ), acids (hybiscic, malic and citric), soluble fiber and flavonoids.

Due to this nutritional composition, these are the main properties of Jamaica water for health:

• Emollient properties: Thanks to its richness in mucilage or soluble fiber, hibiscus has a powerful moisturizing and healing effect that protects our skin and accelerates the healing process of wounds, cuts, burns and other wounds.
• Hypotensive properties: its content in flavonoids (especially anthocyanins), which gives it a great antioxidant effect, improves blood circulation and reduces capillary fragility.
• Diuretic properties: its contribution in potassium gives it the ability to eliminate accumulated fluids in the body.
• Properties for the relief of respiratory problems: Its anti-inflammatory power together with its febrifugal and antibacterial effect helps to alleviate some symptoms of respiratory diseases.
• Digestive properties: its content in different acids give it a digestive and toning effect that helps to alleviate some stomach problems.
• Fat Burning Properties: its richness in flavonoids regulate metabolism to increase the elimination of accumulated fat in different areas of the body. In addition, it also helps reduce the size of adipocytes or fat cells.

Due to the different properties that we have explained to you in the previous section, Jamaica water is a natural remedy that is used for different health problems. Next, we will list the different benefits and uses of hibiscus tea:

• Regulates blood pressure and prevents the onset of cardiovascular diseases.
• It reduces bad cholesterol levels by protecting blood vessels and reducing the probability of suffering from heart disease.
• It improves liver functions and protects our liver from possible conditions due to its purifying power.
• Increases the defenses of our body thus strengthening the immune system.
• Relieves coughs, fever, and other symptoms of some respiratory illnesses such as the flu, the common cold, or bronchitis.
• It improves digestion and reduces some gastrointestinal problems such as gastritis, constipation and heartburn.
• Jamaica water for weight loss is also used as it speeds up metabolism and reduces glucose absorption.
• It is a good sleep remedy as it calms the nervous system and reduces anxiety, giving you a feeling of relaxation.
• Relieves pain and discomfort caused by menstruation due to its analgesic power.
• Accelerates the healing of skin problems and hydrates our skin.

In this other oneHOWTO article we tell you more about what are the benefits of the Jamaica flower.

Now that we know what this excellent natural remedy is for, then we will explain one Jamaica water recipe so you can make it at home. You will only need the following amounts to make hibiscus tea:

Ingredients

• 4 cups of Jamaica flowers
• 4 cups of water

Jamaica water preparation

1. First you will have to add 2 cups of water and the 4 cups of Jamaica flowers to a pot and let them boil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Once the time that we have indicated has elapsed, you will have to add the remaining 2 cups of water to the same pot and let the mixture continue to boil in it for 10 more minutes. However, now you will have to lower a simmer so that the flowers give off better both their flavor and their color in the water.
3. Once the 10 minutes are up, turn off the heat and let the mixture sit for a few minutes to cool.
4. Now strain the liquid that we have obtained to remove the flower remains and add it to a jug to drink it whenever you want.
5. Although it is optional, you can add some ice cubes to make the Jamaica water more refreshing.

To finish, we tell you some guidelines about how to drink the infusion of hibiscus or Jamaica flower water depending on the objective.

• If you want to use it to lose weight you will have to drink 3-4 cups a day half an hour before main meals.
• If the Jamaica water is to alleviate symptoms of respiratory diseases or digestive problems, you can take a couple of cups a day. However, in this case you will have to make the infusion with a tablespoon of the dried plant per glass of water.
• In the case of hypertension or cardiovascular diseases, consult your doctor before consuming this infusion.
• For bites, cuts, burns or other wounds you will have to wet a compress with the infusion and apply it to the affected skin area.

This article is merely informative, at oneHOWTO we do not have the power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

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