Hibiscus

Moderate evidence supports antihypertensive effects; limited evidence suggests benefits for metabolic health, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, though more research is needed.

Benefits

Antihypertensive
anti-inflammatory
antimicrobial
antidyslipidemic
hypoglycemic
nephroprotective
antioxidant
vasorelaxant

Key compounds

Polyphenolsanthocyaninsorganic acidsflavonoidsprotocatechuic acidhibiscus acidcyanidin-3-sambubiosidedelphinidin-3-sambubiosidechlorogenic acidgallic acidquercetinkaempferol

May help with

Traditionally used as a relaxant
for blood pressure control
weight reduction
diabetes management
liver diseases
and as a culinary ingredient.

Best for these goals

Antihypertensiveanti-inflammatoryantimicrobialantidyslipidemichypoglycemicnephroprotectiveantioxidantvasorelaxant

How to use it

Hot or cold drinks, tea, jellies, jams, sauces, wines, syrups, ice cream, chutneys, capsules, pills

Evidence level

Moderate

Cautions & interactions

Generally considered safe; mild gastrointestinal symptoms reported; potential hepatotoxicity at exceptionally high doses (300 mg/kg/day for 3 months). | Interactions: Potential interaction with ACE inhibitors due to its ACE-inhibitory activity; no negative interference with acetaminophen pharmacokinetics documented.

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