What is the medicinal value of roselle

In the mountains or in front of and behind houses in Guangxi, Yunnan and other places in our country, you can often see a plant with small light pink flowers. Although it is inconspicuous and the flowers are not bright, don't underestimate this plant, it is a very useful medicinal plant. And it has a beautiful name - Roselle. So what is its use? Let’s find out.

Scientists were surprised to find that drinking Roselle regularly is very beneficial to people's health. It can not only lower the total cholesterol index in people's blood, but also prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In addition, Roselle has very good antioxidant effects and is suitable for female friends who love beauty. Secondly, Roselle can also effectively prevent the formation of internal fat in the human body.

It can inhibit total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Scientists have also found that drinking roselle can also help with weight loss, with 95% of users losing 1 to 3 kilograms. The succulent calyx of Roselle can be used to extract natural food coloring.

Studies have shown that Roselle contains protocatechuic acid, flavonoids, isoflavones, anthocyanins, as well as rich vitamins, amino acids, organic acids, sugars, inorganic salts and other chemical components. It can lower triglycerides and cholesterol, inhibit platelet aggregation, reduce thrombosis, inhibit lipoprotein oxidation, and reduce atherosclerosis. Roselle can effectively prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. The calyx of Roselle can also be used as medicine. It tastes sour and is cold in nature. It has the effects of diuresis and lowering blood pressure, clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, detoxification, beautifying and removing spots, and sobering up. In addition, Roselle also has the effects of protecting the liver and anti-cancer. Therefore, Roselle is a good natural health medicine.

From this, it can be seen that Roselle has great nutritional and medicinal value. Poisonous flowers are always very beautiful, and ordinary flowers always contain greatness. So, has Roselle once again verified the correctness of our ancestors' words? In addition, there is a beautiful story about Roselle. It is said that it was transformed from the blood and tears of the Goddess of Luo River in Cao Zhi's "Ode to the Goddess of Luo River". Isn't the seemingly plain Roselle extraordinary?