Hibiscus helped save our puppy

We found a pedigree Golden retriever for sale for $50 in the local paper. At the time, they were selling for $500. Bringing Tyler home, we were surprised at how mellow he was.

Turned out he had distemper, a viral disease causing high temperatures and nerve derangement that are an often fatal and for which there was supposedly no cure.

To our amazement, Tyler started eating the hibiscus flowers in our yard. I would pick the more colorful flowers and throw them to him, which he would gulp down.

He was intuitively selecting this herbal remedy that has antiviral properties and is a febrifuge, a substance that brings down body temperature. In fact, it is a favored cooling beverage, Agua de Jamaica, in Mexico, which due to its latitude, tends to be hot.

Long story short, we fasted Tyler on garlic, which, due to its organosulfer compounds, has antiviral properties. Two weeks later he was restored to health and lived a long healthy life.

Lower blood pressure

Drinking hibiscus tea has been shown to prevent and manage high blood pressure by dilation of blood vessels.

Promote heart health

It can also help reduce “bad” cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides, while promoting an increase in “good” cholesterol, HDL, decreasing the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Regulate blood sugar

By inhibiting the activity of pancreatic and intestinal enzymes that help with carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine.

Promote weight loss

Hibiscus contains polyphenols (such as anthocyanins) and flavonoids. Consuming these compounds can promote weight loss and prevent obesity.

Maintain liver health

Hibiscus tea could inhibit the production of fatty acids in the liver, which may improve liver function and promote the prevention of fatty liver and liver damage.

Exert antioxidant action

Hibiscus may prevent premature aging, chronic diseases, and cancer. Rich in polyphenols (mainly anthocyanins), hibiscus has been shown to inhibit oxidative stress.

Fighting bacteria

Some studies indicate that hibiscus contains antimicrobial properties that help to inhibit the activity of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Preventing UTIs

Hibiscus contains antimicrobial properties that combat bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, associated with the development of UTIs.

Acquire Hibiscus

Hibiscus can be grown in your yard or hibiscus flowers can be purchased.