Roselle

Roselle 

General Features

Roselle, is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family. In English-speaking countries, Roselle is called Red Sorrel. This plant is originally from Africa and now widely naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions of the world particularly in India and Southeast Asia

Apart from their delightful sour taste, Roselle is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals and it has been used as a therapeutic plant for centuries

General Applications 

Because of its anti-aging properties, this plant is quite popular in the beauty and skincare world. It has been used to make a face and body scrubs, facial steams, clay masks and other beauty products

Roselle has been recommended as a source of pectin for the fruit-preserving industry in Pakistan

Calcium present in Roselle protects teeth by keeping the jaw bone strong and sturdy throughout your life, which in turn ensures tight fitting teeth where bacteria cannot thrive

Roselle herbal tea is also beneficial for losing weight. It inhibits the production of amylase, which helps in the absorption of carbohydrates and starch, so drinking this tea prevents that absorption from occurring and leads to weight loss

This tea has another amazing property. Roselle herbal tea contains hibiscus protocatechuic acid which has anti-tumor and antioxidant properties. A study in Taiwan suggests that Roselle slows down the growth of cancerous cells by inducing apoptosis, commonly known as programmed cell death

Including iron rich food like Roselle is quite beneficial for pregnant women as they require around 27 mg daily and this is often covered in a pre-natal multi-vitamin

Therapeutic Application 

Magnesium present in Roselle provides quick relief from constipation

Roselle consists of Vitamin C which helps to enhance the immune system of our body, which protects us from colds and coughs

Roselle consists of Phosphorous that has the ability to remove minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness, fatigue and other similar ailments

Roselle Contains antidepressant properties like flavonoids which helps to calm down the nervous system and reduces anxiety and depression by creating a relaxed sensation in the body and mind

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