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markodochartaigh

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8. A co-worker used to bring it to work.

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 05:40 PM

Jun 5

It has a very light taste and a slight diuretic effect. With the diuretic effect it might slightly help high blood pressure in some people. But if you sweeten it the extra calories might put weight on you and counteract the small blood pressure effect. Obviously by the color you can tell that it has a lot of anthocyanins which might have health benefits. As easy as it is to grow they probably don't need to use pesticides to grow it, but I would definitely look for organic since the countries where it is grown probably have very loose restrictions.

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Does anyone here drink hibiscus tea for heart, bp, cholesterol, etc? [View all] SheltieLover Jun 5 OP

I haven't tried it but I'll look into it. Ritabert Jun 5 #1

Ty! SheltieLover Jun 5 #2

I have but my friend tried and is allergic to hibiscus biophile Jun 5 #3

Thx for sharing. Yes, I'm sure an allergic reaction would be unpleasant. SheltieLover Jun 5 #5

We have it just for drinking C_U_L8R Jun 5 #4

Yes, I believe so! SheltieLover Jun 5 #6

Also reported by nih to be good to prevent & help fix non alcohol fatty liver! SheltieLover Jun 5 #7

A co-worker used to bring it to work. markodochartaigh Jun 5 #8

TYVM for sharing! SheltieLover Jun 5 #9

I drank it for about a month or so for BP.. No change in bp but it tasted good!!..nt mitch96 Jun 5 #10

Ty for sharing! SheltieLover Jun 5 #11