Zobo drink and its Health Benefits

Zobo drink is a Nigerian beverage made from dried Roselle plant flowers. You have absolutely nothing to lose but so much to gain for taking a chilled glass of zobo drinks. Zobo as a drink have innumerable health benefits. Ginger which is one of the ingredients for this popular drink is known to improve heart and sight conditions.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ZOBO DRINK

•    Hibiscus has been proven to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

•  Extracts of the flower is alkaline in nature and contains cleansing properties.

•   It helps to keep the body’s pH balanced, (without white sugar).The red flower contains antioxidants including flavonoids.

• The fresh Hibiscus flower is also rich in riboflavin, vitamin C, niacin, carotene, calcium, and iron, which are all nutritionally necessary.

• Garlic which is one of the ingredients,  is used in the treatment and management of fevers, coughs, constipation, asthma, nervous disorders, hypertension, ulcers and skin diseases because it is found to contain chemical substances that stop the growth of bacteria and kill fungi. Aside garlic bulbs being used as seasoning and flavouring agent, garlic also serves as an effective remedy for hypertension, muscular pain and sore eyes. It is digestive and helps to prevent the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract as well as to facilitate the expulsion of gas, thereby combating flatulence.

•  On the other hand, ginger is used as herbal remedy in treating toothache, congested nostrils, cough, colds, flu, asthma, stomach problems, rheumatism, piles, hepatitis and liver problems. It is also extensively used as a herbal remedy to control or prevent nausea, vomiting and motion sickness; a cold remedy, an aid to digestion and a remedy for intestinal gas.