Health Benefits of Sorrel or Rosella

Health Benefits of Sorrel or Rosella:

Note: Natural foods contain health benefits, but should be used in moderation. Too much of a good thing is not good.

Natural foods must not be used like medicine but instead like food.

The benefits of sorrel can be gained by consuming three to five cups a week.

Sorrel or Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) is a species of hibiscus that grows in tropical climate. Ranging in height between 1 and 2 meters or 3 to 6 feet, the plant has beautiful pink flowers and Bright red fruit packed with vitamins, minerals, anthocyanins, flavonoids, antioxidants and fibre.

Sorrel is extremely healthy and has an incredible amount of vitamins and minerals. These minerals ranging from vitamins for your nervous system to immune system boosters and natural fats.

What Sorrel Contains:

Vitamins A, B2, B3, and C

Calcium

Iron

Magnesium

Protein

Phosphorus

Potassium

Sodium

And Natural Healthy Fats

It Increases Blood Circulation:

According to a recent study, drinking Sorrel juice or tea tend to have lower blood pressure and encourage a healthier cardiovascular system.

Strengthen Bones and Teeth:

Sorrel contains calcium, persons who drink Sorrel juice or tea are more likely to have stronger bones and stronger teeth.

In addition by drinking Sorrel juice or tea it reduces tingling in the hands and feet, as well as numbness, because of the improved blood circulation. It also prevents Blood Cults that lead to Heart Attack and Strokes.

Use as a Sport Drink:

Sorrel extract is used by a lot of companies in their sports drinks. This is due to Sorrel’s ability to cool down your body and eliminate thirst. Sport drinks however contain a lot of corn syrup and other, unhealthy sweeteners. The best choise is to make your own Sorrel sports drink.

Boost Your Immune System:

Sorrel has the power of vitamin C. It not only boost your immune system to fight off viruses and bacteria, but it also improves your blood circulation and heals wounds faster, regulates sugar levels, improves asthma symptoms, improves your vision and all the other benefits of vitamin C from a natural source.

Helps You Lose Weight:

If you eat a lot of starchy foods, Sorrel should be added to your diet. According to a recently published study, Sorrel decreases the production of amylase, an enzyme that transform starch into sugars. Therefore, by consuming Sorrel juice or tea, your body will break down starch faster and not transform the starch to sugar and fat. It also boosts your metabolism, which allows you to do more and burn more calories.

Helps Treat Cancer:

Another great benefit of Sorrel is its aid in Cancer treatment. Various studies has shown that, high doses of Vitamin C rich Sorrel Juices or tea helps your body to fight caner when combined with foods that contain vitamin B17. In addition to that, unlike Cancer treatment and drugs, it does not cause good cells to self-destruct and only targets cancerous cells.

Helps with Breathing Problems:

You know that feeling when your nose is stuffed and you can’t seem to breathe properly. Well, Sorrel Users are less likely to experience this problem, as it is known to help you to breathe easier and greatly decreases the narrowing of the airways. With better blood circulation the oxygen you breathe travels through the body easily.

Having a Healthy Family:

Planning to have a baby or already have kids, Sorrel juice or tea should be added to the diet of the whole family.

Studies have shown that the consumption of foods and or drinks which is high in calcium decrease the chance of retardation in children because of the ability of Sorrel to improve their overall nerve development and function.

Reduce The Effects of Alcohol:

If you plan to consume some alcohol and want to reduce the chances of throwing up or doing something that you might

regret afterwards, considering drinking Sorrel juice with your alcohol. Sorrel juice or tea decrease the alcohol absorption rate, but it also lessens alcohol’s effect on the system. The result? Mild hangovers (if any) and less of everything that comes with them: headaches,

nausea, etc.