Drinking hibiscus tea at a fixed time each day could help people with early-stage high blood pressure, according to new research.
The study, featured in the Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology and Research, tested the impact of hibiscus tea on 46 patients diagnosed with stage one hypertension. This condition marks the beginning of elevated blood pressure and can progress if not managed properly.
Participants were split into two groups. Both received the same health advice, but only one group drank two cups of hibiscus tea each morning. After one month, both groups had lower blood pressure, but the tea group showed greater reductions.
Researchers noted that the group drinking hibiscus tea had more significant improvements in both systolic (upper) and diastolic (lower) pressure readings. No differences in age or body mass index were seen between the groups.
Hibiscus tea, made from dried parts of the hibiscus flower, is already known for its antioxidant properties. This new study suggests its effectiveness is enhanced when taken regularly in the morning.
