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Nowadays, a number of women are getting involved with non-herbal
treatments to maintain their health. Due to a very hectic work schedule, these women may have been
experiencing common ailments such as high blood pressure and stress.
These common women problems may lead to an even annoying irritation,
constipation. Women would not want to have a depreciating body, wouldn’t they? Herbal means is
precisely the best solution to keep a woman fit and healthy. Well, if you are a woman who is having
a problem on constipation, then you should get to know the Hibiscus Flower. This essential herb
also gives women a good start in promoting good health. Women who have been using this herb are
able to develop a fit and healthy body.
Getting to the Hibiscus Flower for
Constipation
The Hibiscus Flower (Hibiscus Rosa-sinsensis) is a well-known shrub which
is abundant in tropical regions. This flower is also known as China Rose or Shoeflower which is
commonly used as ornamental plants because of their color variations.
Aside from their appearance, they have been cultivated because of their
health benefits they possess. The flower contains a suitable amount of Vitamin C which makes it to
act as a natural diuretic. Concerning weight loss on women, herbal researchers proved that this
herb is an effective antioxidant to combat high blood pressure.
The herb extract has been able to reduce high cholesterol level by
breaking down the fatty compounds. As herbal medicine, it is popularly used by women knowing some
of the following medical values: expectorant, anti-infectious and anti-inflammatory. As to health
experts, Hibiscus Flowers relieve constipation naturally.
For a glimpse, constipation in women is most probably caused by a disorder
of bowel movement rather than a structural problem. Women should be aware of the reasons why they
encounter this ailment.
Causes of Constipation:
• Inadequate water intake
• Inadequate fiber in the diet
• A disruption of regular diet or routine; traveling
• Inadequate activity or exercise or immobility
• Eating large amounts of low-quality dairy products
• Stress due to work, problems and hyperactivity
• Resisting the urge to have a bowel movement
• Overuse of laxatives (stool softeners) weaken the bowel muscles
There are a number of ways that you can prepare a Hibiscus Flower. Most of
these preparations have been widely used by women who mostly suffer constipation. Some of them have
used the recipe for weight loss. Either way, you can choose the recipe that suits you
taste.
Where to get hibiscus flower?
There are a number of herbal shops that have been selling hibiscus
flowers. You can purchase them at your local herbal shop or online herbal stores.
Hibiscus Flower Tea
1. Take about ½ cup of a fresh and organic Hibiscus Flower into a container
2. Pour 2-4 cups boiling water over a container
3. Strain after 5-10 minutes.
Hibiscus Flower Syrup
Ingredients:
• 5 cups sugar
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups chopped hibiscus flowers
Procedure:
1. Heat the sugar and water in a large saucepan until the sugar is
completely dissolved.
2. Add the hibiscus flowers and bring it to the boil
3. Lower the heat and simmer gently until the volume of liquid is reduced
by a third
4. Remove from the heat and strain
5. Bottle the syrup while still hot into clean container and seal it
properly
6. Strained hibiscus flowers can be eaten as a dessert
7. You can add a certain amount of syrup to a glass filled water or
milk
8. Use the amount that suits your taste
Having a number of health benefits, the hibiscus flower is an antioxidant
herb and a nutritious delicacy for women. This herb has been proven to have no serious side effects
unlike other concentrated herb extracts.
As a naturally safe herb, it is very well advised on women who are having
constipation. Knowing its weight loss properties, this herb has potential to assist women to reduce
their cholesterol levels. Women should also take note that the intake of this herb is not recommend
for women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. In any case, it would be best to contact a trusted
health expert or visit here for more information before taking up this herb.
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