Hibiscus Sabdariffa

Dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa. Contains anthocyanins — delphinidin-3-sambubioside and cyanidin-3-sambubioside — responsible for its deep red colour and primary bioactive properties. Among the most clinically studied herbal teas for cardiovascular conditions.

Benefits of Hibiscus:

Blood pressure — multiple randomised controlled trials and a meta-analysis document significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure; effect size comparable to some antihypertensive medications at standard doses

Cholesterol — documented reduction in LDL and triglycerides with regular consumption

Antioxidant — anthocyanin content produces one of the highest antioxidant capacities documented in any herbal tea

Liver protection — documented hepatoprotective activity in animal studies; some human evidence for reducing liver enzymes

Weight management — documented inhibition of amylase and sucrase, reducing carbohydrate absorption

Antimicrobial — documented activity against E. coli and several other gastrointestinal pathogens