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Every time you purchase anything from Baraka you have a direct impact on the women, families, and communities in northern Ghana. Not only does your order provide the dignity of income to hardworking women but helps support educational and economic projects in the community.

There are a number of benefits pointed to the use of hibiscus petals, from weight loss to improve liver or heart health, to fighting hair loss. 

Here are the main pointed benefits of hibiscus powder use

General Health

Improves digestion

Hibiscus is a mild diuretic, which eases constipation and regulates bowel movement. It also prevents colorectal cancer by keeping the gastrointestinal system healthy.

Promotes weight loss

Hibiscus lowers the absorption of glucose and starch from carbohydrate rich foods. So, it helps in maintaining a healthy weight.

Prevents Anaemia

As hibiscus is high in iron, it increases the haemoglobin level in the body. This can prevent and even help in curing Anaemia.

Hibiscus benefits for the skin

The use of hibiscus powder can benefit the skin in a number of different ways

Anti-Ageing: Anti-ageing properties make skin firm and prevent wrinkles

Exfoliant: Regenerates skin cells by producing a mild exfoliating effect

Removes dead skin: Removes dead skin cells to reveal softer and lighter skin

Anti-oxidant: Anti-oxidant properties  keep skin healthy and glowing

Anti-bacterial: Removes acne due to anti-bacterial properties and presence of Vitamin C

Benefits of Hibiscus Powder for the hair

Hibiscus Powder is really effective in enhancing the overall quality of the hair.

Arrests hair fall: Reduces hair fall by strengthening roots. It can also help in curing alopecia

Rejuvenates hair: Prevents premature greying and promotes fresh growth

Offers Nourishment: Nourishes scalp and hair

Removes dandruff: Hibiscus helps the scalp in getting rid of the stubborn and flaky dandruff that can also lead to hairfall.

Hibiscus Petals can be used from anything from hair/skin care products to making tea.

Here is a great recipe for making tea. 

Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe:

• 2 cups water
•  2 tablespoons Hibiscus Petals
•  2 tablespoons granulated honey 
•  Lime to garnish  
• Brown sugar sticks (another optional sweetener)

Directions: In a small saucepan place the water, hibiscus powder and granulated honey. Place on medium heat and bring mixture to a simmer. Stirring occasionally. Simmer for five minutes, remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve (to remove the hibiscus particles) into a pitcher. Chill overnight. Serve with lime wedges and ice.

For more information on how it can be used head over to our blog