Benefits of Hibiscus a.k.a. 'Botox Plant'

Hibiscus, or less widely known as Rose Mallow, has been used for ayurvedic medicinal purposes for years. It is hard to believe that flower can be consumed but the petals of the flower make very good tea. Hibiscus is beneficial not only for health but works great for hair and skin. Here are some of the different health and beauty benefits which can be associated with hibiscus flower.

Health benefits:

In India the leaves and flowers of Hibiscus have been used for Ayurvedic medicinal purposes for years. Tea from Hibiscus petals, being rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, helps in reducing cold, cough, and fever. It effectively decreases body-blood pressure in persons with type-2 diabetes. The tea also contains hydroxycitric acid which is helpful in absorbing carbohydrates from our body. Hibiscus helps with hotflashes and fevers.

Beauty benefits:

Hibiscus is also known as the 'Botox Plant' because of its incredible ability to firm and lift up the skin by increasing the elasticity of the skin to give it a natural and stunning youth-boost. The petals of Hibiscus are a great addition to the skin care regime and have been used for healthy hair and skin for years. The petals can be infused to prepare skin/hair rinse or infused oil. Being a natural astringent, Hibiscus is helpful in treating skin conditions like eczema. The juice extracted from the flower is used to stimulate hair growth and pre-mature greying. In India, the leaves and flowers are burnt and used to make eye shadow. Hibiscus works well against dandruff and can be used as a mild shampoo for babies. Also, it is beneficial for dry skin or scalp and detangles hair. The petals can also be used as a natural hair-dye or hair strengthing treatment to prevent strands from breaking.

(Disclaimer: Consultations with an Ayurvedic medicine practitioner is mandatory before starting on any ayurvedic medicine.)

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