Dried hibiscus flower

Hibiscus flower, also known with various other names such as Bissap, Gongura, Jamaica Sorrel, Red Tea, Sudanese Tea is a bushy annual plant. Parts of the flower are used to make a popular drink in Egypt called Karkade. Various parts of the plant are also used to make jams, spices, soups, and sauces. Flowers and leaves can be made into teas and liquid extracts that are used to treat a variety of conditions.
Details :

• Hibiscus flowers come in many colors. They can be red, yellow, white, or peachcolored, and can be as big as six inches wide. Flowers and leaves can be made into teas and liquid extracts that are used to treat a variety of conditions.
• The red flowers are most commonly cultivated for medical purposes, and are available as dietary supplements.
• Hibiscus remains a popular herbal remedy in countries throughout the world. As research continues, it may become more widely accepted as an effective medical treatment.

Benefits :
They have vast number of benefits, few mentioned below :

• Hibiscus is used for treating loss of appetite,
• Helps in treating colds & heart and nerve diseases.
• Helps to cure upper respiratory tract pain and swelling (inflammation),
• In foods and beverages, hibiscus is used as a flavoring.
• It is also used to improve the odor, flavor, or appearance of tea mixtures