Starting with the name, what you call it depends on which part of the world you’re from; hibiscus and Roselle are pretty much interchangeable, but in Australia, Jamaica and Latin America, the Hibiscus Sabdraffa flower is known as Roselle or Rosella. In Egypt, Sudan, Italy and Russia, the Tea is known as Karkadé, whereas in Iraq, it’s Chai Gujarat, and in the Philippines and Iran, it’s Chai Torsh. In Africa, especially the Sahel, roselle is commonly used to make a sugary herbal tea that is sold on the street. The dried flowers can be found in every market. Roselle tea is quite common in Italy where it spread during the first decades of the 20th century as a typical product of the Italian colonies. The Carib Brewery, a Trinidad and Tobago brewery, produces a ' Shandy Sorrel' in which the tea is combined with beer. However, other studies have produced conflicting results regarding hibiscus tea’s effects on blood cholesterol. In regards to diabetes and blood glucose control, Roselle appears to have limited evidence to support these claims but the evidence is so far in support. Mechanisms are not known, and the remarkable potency in animal studies seems to be markedly less in the limited human interventions looking at it. Roselle does appear to weakly inhibit carbohydrate absorption enzymes, yet is synergistic with Morus Alba (White Mulberry) in doing so; a tea made of White Mulberries and Roselle, although currently not supported in vivo, is possibly an effective carbohydrate absorption inhibitory tea. Ginseng: Various forms of ginseng, including American ginseng and Panax ginseng, are thought to have blood sugar–lowering effects. Although some research has been inconsistent, one review found that ginseng has the most positive effects on people with type 2 diabetes rather than those with prediabetes or no diabetes. According to the review, ginseng is more likely to decrease fasting blood sugar than other parameters of hyperglycemia.

Hansen, Barbara (7 October 1993). "Uncommon Herbs: In a Burmese Garden". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Vercoe, Samara (2021-04-21). "Australia's own Rosella". Warndu. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28 . Retrieved 2023-09-20. Another test-tube study reported that hibiscus leaf extract prevented human prostate cancer cells from spreading ( 22). It may have many different names, but one thing is sure – it’s drunk widely throughout the world as it’s both delicious and healthy. Koperska A, Wesołek A, Moszak M, Szulińska M. Berberine in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-a review. Nutrients. 2022;14(17):3459. doi:10.3390/nu14173459

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Rosella Cheesecake– that uses rosella jam in the cheesecake filling, and rosella syrup to make the jelly topping. Individuals who drink herbal teas should let their doctors know, as some herbs have the potential to interact with medications. With a reputation for anti-aging properties, the roselle plant is quite popular in the beauty and skincare world. It has been used to make a face/body scrubs, facial steams, clay masks, etc. The roselle flowers are beneficial because of the antioxidants that they possess – these help to neutralize the effects of free radicals, and leaves you glowing with health. Ornamentation

Berbagai penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak tanaman rosella mampu menurunkan tekanan darah pada penderita sindrom metabolik. Penyakit ini ditandai dengan peningkatan tekanan darah, gula darah, kolesterol, serta berat badan. Mayasari NR, Susetyowati, Wahyuningsih MSH, Probosuseno. Antidiabetic effect of rosella-stevia tea on prediabetic women in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. J Am Coll Nutr. 2018;37(5):373-379. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2017.1400927 There have been a few studies about the effects of the hibiscus flower. A 2004 study shows it was as effective as Captopril as an ACE inhibitor. Ayurvedic Health Benefits of Roselle Tea Our findings regarding the efficacy of roselle tea in controlling blood lipid profiles is associated with the chemical content of rosella. Phenolic anthocyanins in rosella have antihyperlipidemia activity [ 27, 29]. Polyphenols have antiatherogenic, antilipogenic, and antihypertensive effects [ 9]. Anthocyanins, flavonoids, and polyphenols work in reducing total cholesterol and LDL [ 25]. Research in animal models shows that the administration of rosella seed extract for 10weeks decreased lipid oxidation, LDL, serum cholesterol, triglycerides, and fructose. They concluded that rosella has antiatherogenic, cardioprotective, antidiabetic, and antioxidant activities [ 30, 31]. Rosella is reducing very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-c) and increasing serum HDL [ 26]. Rosella has a hypolipidemic effect through its pathway by inhibiting the synthesis of triacylglycerol [ 26].Balogun, Joseph Abiodun (2021). The Nigerian healthcare system: pathway to universal and high-quality health care. Cham, Switzerland. p.243. ISBN 978-3-030-88863-3. OCLC 1294345200. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) We found that consumption of rosella tea decreased FPG and thus has the antidiabetic potential. Rosella acts as an antidiabetic through its action in reducing blood sugar and fasting insulin [ 11]; although our study did not examine plasma insulin levels, we did examine cortisol levels, which also play a role in controlling blood glucose levels. Rosella acts as an herbal medicine for type 2 diabetes and has antihyperglycemic effects through the regulation of insulin secretion [ 26]. Rosella is a potent inhibitor, inhibits the activity of α-amylase in the pancreas, and α-glucosidase in the intestine [ 19]. Test-tube studies have found impressive results regarding the potential effects of hibiscus extract on cancer cells. Enwerem N, Azuine M. Hibiscus sabdariffa L: safety and efficacy during pregnancy and lactation . Planta Med. 2013;79-PS6. doi:10.1055/s-0033-1348820 Tanaman rosella dipercaya mampu menghambat penyerapan asam lemak jenuh serta menurunkan kadar trigliserida dan kolesterol jahat (LDL) dalam tubuh. Selain itu, rosella juga bermanfaat untuk menjaga kadar gula darah tetap stabil, menurunkan kadar kolesterol total, serta meningkatkan kadar kolesterol baik (HDL). 3. Mencegah penyakit jantung