Preventing Hypertension: The Power of Hibiscus Tea

Hypertension is a very common cardiovascular disease that poses a significant threat to human health and is often referred to as the "silent killer" of human health. Therefore, in order to prevent hypertension and other related diseases such as hyperlipidemia, it is important to ensure normal body function and stable blood pressure. For tea lovers, drinking hibiscus tea can help prevent hypertension.

[Tea Name]

Hibiscus Tea

[Ingredients]

9 grams of hibiscus, 5-10 milliliters of lemon juice or 1-2 slices of lemon, 3 grams of green tea.

[Preparation Method]

Place hibiscus, green tea, and lemon juice or lemon slices in a tea cup or teapot, then pour in about 500 milliliters of boiling water. Cover and let it steep for 3-5 minutes before drinking. Take one dose per day.

[Benefits]

This tea has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving pain and reducing swelling, regulating qi and removing stagnation, generating body fluids and quenching thirst, promoting digestion, and diuresis and defecation. In addition to preventing hypertension, it is also suitable for various conditions such as loss of appetite, changes in bowel movements, colds, bronchitis, and coughing.

Hibiscus is a highly valued medicinal food that has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, regulating qi and removing stagnation, diuresis and defecation, and can prevent hypertension. Drinking tea with hibiscus can help prevent various related diseases. The lemon added to the tea can also improve appetite and digestion, quench thirst, have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, enhance immunity, and prevent cardiovascular diseases. It provides great help in preventing hypertension.

However, it is important to note that the recommended daily dosage of hibiscus is 3-9 grams per person. Additionally, hibiscus flowers and leaves are also suitable for cooking porridge and making dishes. For example, take 250 grams of chicken, wash it and chop it into pieces. After removing the blood with boiling water, put it in a pot with about 15 grams of dried hibiscus leaves and a little ginger. Add water and bring it to a boil, then simmer until the chicken is tender. Season with salt before serving. If you can add a little garlic paste cooked with cream, the flavor will be even better.

[Extension]

Massage the earlobe groove

The "earlobe groove" on the back of the ear is believed to have the effect of stabilizing blood pressure according to traditional Chinese medicine. We can also massage it regularly to prevent and treat hypertension. The specific method is to use the index finger or middle finger to massage the concave groove along the upper part of the earlobe, moving downwards. Each side should be massaged for about 5 minutes. Repeat 1-3 times per day.