Karkade tea refers to floral beverages, the raw materials for it are inflorescences and petals of hibiscus or Sudanese roses. The main producers of this tea are the countries of North Africa and South-East Asia. In Arab and Asian countries, karkade is very popular and is used both for thirst quenching and as a medicine.
Properties of carcade tea
Red karkade tea has an extensive list of healing properties, which are due to its unique composition. This drink contains the following elements:
- anthocytes, which give the tea its rich color, they are able to break down fats, strengthen the walls and permeability of blood vessels;
- pectins, which stimulate the metabolism and remove toxins from the body;
- organic acids, which possess the properties of antioxidants and promote the normalization of acid-base balance, and, accordingly, slowing down the aging process;
- polysaccharides, which are a source of energy and promote the regeneration of cells;
- vitamins C, B1, A, P, beta-carotene provide a normal course of biochemical processes, tone up and strengthen the body;
- minerals of calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium have a beneficial effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems, contribute to the production of energy.
Very valuable are the properties of karkade tea for weight loss, its ability to activate metabolism , break down fats, remove excess fluid and cleanse the intestines can be used as a diet drink.
Lose weight with tea karkade is two courses in 20 and 10 days with a break of 1 week. During the course it is necessary to drink it 3 times a day hot or cold between the main meals.
The properties of hibiscus tea include increasing the acidity of the stomach, so it has contraindications for people with peptic ulcer, as well as during an exacerbation of kidney and gallbladder diseases.