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Hibiscus sabdariffa is a plant considered safe in common foodamounts. As a tea, it may be beneficial for high bloodpressure.

The fruit acids in Hibiscus sabdariffa might work like alaxative. Other chemicals in Hibiscus sabdariffa might be ableto lower blood pressure, reduce levels of sugar and fats in theblood, reduce swelling, and work like antibiotics.

People use Hibiscus sabdariffa for high blood pressure, highcholesterol, and many other conditions, but there is no goodscientific evidence to support most of these uses.