Hibiscus Tea

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Hibiscus Tea
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(ATT) The Rivers Run	Dec 8 2011, 11:01 AM Post #1
Advanced Member Posts: 305 Group: Members Member #13 Joined: October 6, 2011	Another Dr Mercola article; The Beverage of Choice for Egyptian Pharaohs? There are over 200 species of the hibiscus flower. Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs supposedly drank hibiscus tea to stay 'cool'. Just like many teas are steeped in long traditions, so is this type of tea my team recently discovered. Supposedly, this tea was the beverage of choice for Pharaohs in the ancient Nile Valley. And throughout history, the tea has been a preferred beverage in many cultures including in China, Mexico, Caribbean countries, Africa, and Europe. Why have so many people embraced this tea? Well, there are many reasons… some of them for potentially improving one's health and others related to traditional functions and ceremonies. The tea is made from the hibiscus flower of which there are over 200 species. For hibiscus tea, the Hibiscus sabdariffa species is prevalent in North Africa, Thailand, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The hibiscus plant itself is a shrubby tropical plant that produces flowers with reddish-purple centers. After the petals fall from the flower, the remaining deep red calyces (cup-like structures formed by the sepals) grow into seed-containing pods that resemble flower buds. It's these red calyces that are used to make hibiscus tea. So, what are some of the benefits of hibiscus tea? An Extraordinary Brew That Has Provided Thousands of Years of Traditional Enjoyment and Vitality For thousands of years, Egyptians have used this red tea made from the hibiscus calyces as an enjoyable beverage… but were there vitality reasons as well? Here are some of the ways cultures took advantage of hibiscus tea's potential benefits. Hibiscus teas were traditionally used… As a way to help keep them cool in the desert environment in which they lived – Consumed by ancient Egyptians, and still a practice today as the tea is used as a 'refrigerant' to help maintain healthy body temperatures. To promote cardiac and nervous system health – Preparation from the red calyces used traditionally in Egypt. As a traditional aid for occasional nervous restlessness and occasional difficulty sleeping –Traditionally used in Iran for this. As a ceremonial 'toast' for wedding ceremonies in Sudan and Egypt But what about modern day uses of hibiscus tea… in addition to its fresh inviting taste? Believe me; this brew is not just reserved for Pharaohs any more. There are modern day health benefits this tea can potentially provide. Potential Health-Promoting Benefits from this Traditional Beverage Beyond the traditional uses of hibiscus tea, recent research studies suggest that this enjoyable brew may enhance your overall health by potentially… Supporting your blood pressure within the normal range Promoting your cholesterol levels within their normal ranges Helping you better manage weight control challenges So, not only is this refreshing beverage steeped in tradition, I believe it can boost your overall health and wellness, too. And with 100% Organic Hibiscus Extract, I'm confident you won't be disappointed… and to show you why, let's take a look at just… How This Tea Stacks Up Against My Demanding Selection Checklist You've already learned how this tea is steeped deeply in tradition. Here's a closer look at how my choice, 100% Organic Hibiscus Extract, busts through the rest of my rigorous selection checklist… I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. http://products.mercola.com/hibiscus-tea/?e_cid=20111208_DNL_art_1&source=nl



(ATT) The Rivers Run	Dec 8 2011, 11:14 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Posts: 305 Group: Members Member #13 Joined: October 6, 2011	The title is spelt incorrectly, I meant to write Hibiscus...



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