HIBISCUS FLOWER[HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA]
Basically,
Zobo is an annual or perennial herb that is botanically known as Rosella
(Hibiscus sabdariffa). The drink is known as zobo or zoborodo drink by
Nigerians and in some west African countries (Ghana) is it know as Sobolo
Drink. Also other parts of the world have different names (like bissap)
for this drink.
Detailed d
This
super drink Zobo, is very tasty, colourful and highly medicinal. This plant is
believed to have originated from the West Africa before spreading to other
parts of the the world and different people uses the roselle (hibiscus
sabdariffa) for different purposes.
Different countries call this
plant by different names such as; rosela by Indonesians, sobolo by Ghananians,
zoborodo by Nigerians, Telugu people call it Gongura, roselle is called
belchanda in Nepal, 洛神花 (Luo Shen Hua) in Chinese,
Chukor in Bengali, Pulicha Keerai in Tamil, krajiab priaw in Thailand, bissap
in Senegalese, wonjo by Gambians, karkanji by Chads, foléré by Cameroonians,
sorrel by the Caribbeans and quiabo-roxo by Brazilians.
The Hibiscus sabdariffa fruit
takes approximately six months to mature and the fruits can be infused for
medicinal purposes or prepared for drinks. Some studies reveal that the roselle
fruit has a characteristics medicinal properties, which makes it viable for
treating loss of appetite and fever. Due to its diuretic properties, rosells
can also be used for treating kidney diseases. It's anti-hypertensive
properties make this plant very ideal for reducing high blood pressure. Roselle
drink is an excellent source of iron, riboflavin, flavonoid, vitamin C, niacin,
calcium, glycosides, carotene and water-soluble antioxidants.
The zobo
drink is very natural and contains more nutrients than those made with
artificial ingredients and preservatives hence nutritionists recommend people
to stick to natural drinks of which zobo drink is part of. Nutritionists reveal
that taking at least a glass of zobo drink after eating food is capable of
reducing the absorption of dietary carbohydrates thereby maintaining a healthy
body weight.
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