Zoɓo, the best traditional drinks

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Zobo, sometimes referred to as hibiscus tea, is one of the most well-known drinks that has its roots in Nigeria.

It is produced from dried Roselle leaves or Hibiscus sabdariffa leaves.

For most people, zobo is seen as a typical beverage to fill your stomach, but zobo has many more benefits than that.

Elements found in zobo, such as fibre, carotene, Vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, phosphorus, fat, thiamine, and many others, make it exceptional. Zobo has no caffeine and few calories. It is advised not to add sugar to reap its full health benefits.

1. Tackle menstrual pain.

The contribution of zobo to the female reproductive system is one health benefit. Zobo is quite effective in lowering the discomfort of menstrual pain.

Zobo helps by reestablishing hormonal balance in females to reduce menstrual symptoms like overeating, mood swings, and so on.

2. Appetiser.

Zobo has anti-bacterial features that work in harmony to repair your digestive system and revive your appetite because zobo is filled with nutrients such as calcium, riboflavin, iron, niacin, thiamine, and fiber, amongst others.

3. Lowers blood pressure.

Research has shown that taking zobo regularly controls high blood pressure, especially mild hypertension and pre-hypertension found in a group of adults.

This is a result of the presence of enzyme inhibitors in the hibiscus plant leaves, which reduce the production of amylase (an enzyme linked to the breakdown of starches and complex sugars). This will make the bloodstream lower after it has been inhibited.

4. Prevents constipation

Zobo is loaded with powerful elements, in which fibre is one of them as earlier stated.

Fibre is a digestive system enhancer. Zobo’s high fiber content makes it healthy for preventing constipation.

Taking zobo regularly is a good option if you have constipation and are looking for a healthy solution.

Now that you are aware of these powerful health benefits of zobo, also known as hibiscus tea, it is advisable to take it on a regular basis without sugar to reap its full benefits.