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Hibiscus Leaf
vegetable
Hibiscus tea, or roselle juice, is an infusion made from the crimson or deep magenta-colored sepals or calyces of the roselle flower. It is consumed both hot and cold and has a tart, strong cranberry-like flavor.
Conditions addressed
How to use
1–2 cups cooked or raw daily
- Eat steamed, roasted, stir-fried, or raw in salads.
- Lightly cooking increases digestibility.
Interactions & contraindications
Blood pressure medications
Additive blood-pressure-lowering effect.
Diabetes medications, hydrochlorothiazide
May enhance drug effects or alter clearance.