Many believe that there is a difference between hot and cold hibiscus according to the state of high and low pressure, and they consider it an alternative to medicines, but it is rumors that have no basis in truth.
There are no differences between hot and cold hibiscus, as they have the same effect on lowering pressure by a small percentage, so it is not considered an alternative to medicine at all, as some believe, and among the wrong beliefs is also that it works on high pressure, which is an unfounded rumor according to what was said. Dr. Mohamed El Hofi, Professor of Food Science at Ain Shams University.
Hibiscus prevents cancer
It is important to eat hibiscus constantly, as the red dye contains very beneficial antioxidants for the body, and works as a long-term prevention of cancer.
A fruit rich in antioxidants; Which is characterized by red color such as cherry, peach and dark red grapes, all of which are useful for the body and become a prevention of many diseases.
Hot hibiscus is better than cold
Al-Hofi stressed that eating hibiscus does not have any harm, but it is recommended to eat it hot, especially outside the house, because its boiling leads to the death of any bacteria that can arise if the source of the water or the pot or the worker is unclean, so it is preferable to buy it raw from the shops and prepare it with Consider reducing sugar significantly so that it does not become a source of sugars harmful to the body.
How can distinguish between natural and adulterated hibiscus?
Hibiscus should be purchased from reliable places, especially as some perfumers add red food color and other artificial colors to it, so that it appears in a dark or strong color, and it is possible to differentiate between the original and the adulterated.
