The bright pink or red coloured hibiscus flowers are effective in preventing and controlling several ailments and hair problems. Hibiscus can be used to treat urinary tract infections, is a natural remedy for diabetes and even prevents premature greying of hair. Also, hibiscus can prevent and provide relief from fever.
How hibiscus helps?
Ayurveda has recognised the properties of hibiscus as a cooling drink for fever [1]. The antipyretic properties of hibiscus help control fever and alleviate pain and discomfort. Hibiscus has also demonstrated demulcent or anti-inflammatory properties, which relieve you of pain caused due to inflammation of mucous membranes during fever. The phyto constituents in hibiscus also possess antibacterial, antiviral, and analgesic properties. All these collectively make hibiscus effective during fever. A study published in the International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences states that hibiscus flower infusion can be used as a refrigerant drink in fever [2]. Hibiscus tea helps stimulate appetite and hence proves to be beneficial during fever when loss of appetite is common. You can also try these 6 yoga asanas that provide relief from fever.
How to use hibiscus?
Hibiscus flowers may be infused in water and the strained liquid can be consumed from time to time for relief during fever. Sipping on hibiscus tea regularly will keep you healthy and ward off fever or any other infections.
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References:
Soni, D., & Gupta, A. (2011). An evaluation of antipyretic and analgesic potentials of aqueous root extract of Hibiscus rosa sinesis Linn.(malvacae). Int. J. Res. Phytochem. Pharmacol, 1(3), 184-186.
Kumar, A., & Singh, A. (2012). Review on Hibiscus rosa sinensis. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, 3(2), 534-538.
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