Plants in Ghana

Hibiscus, who gave the world a healing drink Hibiscus is a plant from the Malvaceae family well known for its gorgeous flowers. Its various species are widely used in ornamental gardening, some varieties are grown in greenhouses, others as houseplants. But among the numerous types of hibiscus, there is one that is used only for gastronomic purposes. It is called Sudanese rose (Hibiscus sabdariffa) or rosella. Its dried flowers are used to make a drink known as hibiscus. This drink has a sweet and sour, slightly tart taste and a very pleasant aroma. Sometimes it is consumed without mixing with other herbs, sometimes dried hibiscus flower calyxes are used as an additive to regular black tea. Hibiscus not only tastes good, it has a number of useful properties and is recommended for the prevention and even treatment of many diseases. Hibiscus is loved in many countries. In Egypt, it is a traditional drink. Most often it is drunk in the heat, and hot. But they also drink it cold, adding sugar and ice  Plants in Ghana  to it. Moreover, in this country, hibiscus, according to tradition, is always drunk at weddings. Drinks from the flowers of this hibiscus are widespread in Africa. In the west of the continent, it is known as buzo, in Nigeria it is called zobo, in Ghana - sable, in Senegal - bisap. Moreover, all these drinks have their own characteristics of preparation and use. Hibiscus flowers are used not only as a basis for drinks, but also as food. In some countries, for example, in Australia, jams, jams, confiture are prepared from them. In the countries of Southeast Asia, they are used as one of the spices for cooking various dishes. In India, they are the basis for some marinades. In some tropical countries, the leaves of the plant are also eaten - as a filling for various salads. They are also used in meat and fish dishes. Healing hibiscus is grown in almost all tropical countries of the world from Mexico and Jamaica to Malaysia and Thailand. Its largest producers are China and Thailand. However, the highest quality product is obtained in Nigeria and Sudan. The flowers of the Sudanese hibiscus, and with them the infusions prepared on their basis, are rich in many useful substances. Hibiscus has a whole complex of vitamins A, C, B and PP, it contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, ascorbic, citric and malic acids. Hibiscus flower cups contain flavonoids - organic substances that strengthen the walls of blood vessels and have a positive effect on the cells of our body, slowing down their aging. In addition, they have antibacterial properties. Hibiscus applications have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, make it fresher, more elastic, and reduce the signs of aging. A weak solution of hibiscus is used to rinse hair after washing. It strengthens them and gives them shine. This drink made from Sudanese hibiscus flowers has contraindications, you should be aware of them. Since hibiscus reduces blood pressure, it should not be taken by hypotensive patients. https://tonaton.com/s_21-plants