Hibiscus
Hibiscus sabdariffa
A tart red 'sorrel' flower tea with decent evidence for modestly lowering blood pressure.
Traditional use (african-diaspora, biblical-near-eastern): A tart red 'sorrel' flower tea with decent evidence for modestly lowering blood pressure.
A tart red 'sorrel' flower tea with decent evidence for modestly lowering blood pressure.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A tart red 'sorrel' flower tea with decent evidence for modestly lowering blood pressure.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Can lower blood pressure (additive with BP meds); may affect some drugs; limit in pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Can lower blood pressure (additive with BP meds); may affect some drugs; limit in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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