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Did you know that hibiscus (Zobo) leaves is incredibly medicinal?

5 medicinal benefits of hibiscus (Zobo) leaves | Pulse Nigeria

Temi Iwalaiye

<p>Hibiscus leaves are used to make Zobo drinks. Zobo is a very common drink in Nigeria that is best served cold, but what do you know about the hibiscus leaf used to make the Zobo drink?</p>

<p>Here are five benefits of the hibiscus leaves.</p>

<h2>1. Contains antioxidants that prevent diseases</h2>

<p>Hibiscus leaves contain antioxidants that fight toxic substances called free radicals that damage cells and cause diseases.</p>

<h2>2. Contains polyphenols that prevent cancer</h2>

<p>Polyphenols are contained in some food and they have been proven to anticancer cells. Polyphenols are present in hibiscus leaves and thus prevent cancer.</p>

<p>Research has shown that these leaves help your body break down fat and keep your liver in good shape.</p>

<p>Studies on overweight people after taking hibiscus extract showed that hibiscus leaves improve liver steatosis.</p>

<p>Bacterial infections can lead to conditions like pneumonia and urinary tract infection. However, studies show that the hibiscus helps to protect the body against infections because of its antioxidant and antibacterial properties.</p>

<p>Various studies have shown that hibiscus has a significant effect on your blood pressure. High blood pressure may weaken your heart and put you at risk of other heart-related complications. Drinking hibiscus tea or juice would lower your blood pressure.</p>

Dried hibiscus leaves are medicinal [chykelimited]

5 medicinal benefits of hibiscus (Zobo) leaves

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