Hibiscus Blossom

The use of Hibiscus as a herbal remedy is quite new. With the beginning of the 20th century it began to appear in herbal and fruit tea mixtures. It is used as a natural coloring agent, and has a pleasant slightly tart taste to it. Hibiscus tea does have a laxative effect due to its high content of poorly absorbable fruit acids. Researchers have also found that extracts of Hibiscus leaf tend to relax the uterus and reduce blood pressure.
Use about 1 teaspoon ( 1.5g max ) per cup, boiling water, infuse for 7-10 minutes.