Friday, 20 February 2015

Health benefits of Baobab and Hibiscus

The African Baobab Tree is a tree which can be found all over the African continent. The baobab flowers are large with up to 7 inches large in size. The tree produces edible and delicious fruit which is called monkey bread that is sour in taste. The baobab fruit itself is woody, gourd-like in appearance and contains a sweet pulp.
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And the Hibiscus flower that is also found in African countries is a great expression of beauty. The flower extracts are generally used in herbal tea which is quite rich in antioxidants and also relieves many diseases. Due to the presence of Vitamin C, hibiscus extract is also used for adding a tangy flavour to certain foods and drinks. Since it is a hair stimulator and cleanser, it is used as a popular constituent in many of the popular brands of shampoos and conditioners.
The baobab fruit powder is rich in nutrients and is well-known for its medicinal values in its natural habitat. The baobab fruits, seeds and even young leaves and seedlings are very much used in local dishes and drinks. It contains a lot of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, vitamin B1, B2, and C plus it's bursting with antioxidants. The fruit when crushed produces thin powder which lowers fever and stomach aches. It also lowers the risk of cancer, fight against heart diseases and diabetes. It is animal flesh free so a unique choice for the vegetarians. As a whole food, it is good for any health and diet conscious individual.
Hibiscus flower has medicinal properties that are helpful in treating dandruff and blood pressure irregularities. The loss of appetite, indigestion, and respiration problems can also be treated by using hibiscus flower extracts. It is used as a garnish and a delicious vegetable in Mexican region. Its fibres are used to control hyperpigmentation and many skin diseases. Therefore it is advised to take spoonful Baobab fruit powder since it is organic, raw and natural, perfect for those following a raw food diet and Hibiscus flower is also a popular food additive and colorant for many food and cosmetic products.

1 comment:

  1. All these natural drinks could be really interesting. You people can take help from the Acai Berry Juice to maintain good health without falling ill or wasting too much money.

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