Dried Hibiscus flowers (carcadé)
Dried Hibiscus flowers (carcadé)
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Hibiscus flowers are mainly used in the preparation of bissap (or karkadé), a traditional West African infusion, very refreshing and thirst-quenching.
These flowers are rich in anthocyanins, antioxidants and are used as an infusion to prepare anti-aging treatments or hair rinse lotions, or even . Their powerful coloring power allows them to be used as colored bath products or as an ingredient in colored makeup: blush, eye shadow, etc.
Health and well-being properties
The use of Hibiscus flowers are thousands of years old, they were their favorite drink for the Egyptian pharaohs.
Benefits
- Vascular well-being, drainage, mild laxative,
- antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic.,
- a bile duct,
- diuretic and uterine muscle relaxant.
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hypotensive, spasmolytic and hypocholesterolemic. Menstrual pain
- Urinary infection
- Weeping eczemas, allergies, dermatoses. It is then used as a poultice
Beauty properties
- Rich in anthocyanins, polyphenols, and vitamin C, powerful antioxidants. hibiscus flowers can help fight against the signs of premature skin aging due to oxidative stress.
- Supports hydration and softens the skin thanks to sugars, organic acids and mucilages.
- Revitalizes the skin and makes hair shine thanks to fruit acids.
- Coloring power in stunning purple
Features
- Origin: Egypt
- Botanical name: Hibiscus Sabdariffa L.
- Packaging: opaque and resealable package, food grade
- Quantity: 50g, 100g, 150g, 200g
- Storage: protected from air, humidity and light
Method of preparation:
Leave to infuse for 7-10 min. at the rate of 1 tsp. to c. per cup. Filter.
Use :
Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.