Did you know that you can prepare a healthy drink with this flower?

Agua de Jamaica is an infusion made with hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa), commonly drunk in Mexico and other tropical countries. It’s a very refreshing beverage that also offers great health benefits. Let’s learn about them!

In Mexico, hibiscus flowers are called “Jamaica,” and the tea made from the flower is called “agua de Jamaica.” The hibiscus flower is widely used in many countries (especially in tropical and subtropical regions, where it grows) for its beneficial effects.
Its benefits are well-known to many people who consume it as a flower or as an infusion.

Benefits of hibiscus water

Hibiscus tea is widely consumed for its flavor, its refreshing taste, and the health benefits it provides:

It is a diuretic, increasing water excretion through urination.
It is a laxative, helping to relieve constipation.
It functions as a digestive supplement, improving the normal digestive process.
Hibiscus flower tea is rich in vitamin C (an antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals, reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer).
It boosts the immune system, so it is frequently drunk to treat colds.
It relieves menstrual cramps.
It normalizes high blood pressure.
It helps purify the arteries and kidneys, and lowers cholesterol.