Zobo is the word in the Hausa language for the edible plantHibiscus sabdariffa, and a drink it is used to make. The properEnglish name for Zobo is hibiscus tea. You can also call itRoselle plant tea. Nutritional Values Zobo is traditionally usedas a cure for ailments such as minor coughs, upset stomach, poorappetite and bacterial or fungal infections, Hibiscus Sabdariffa(aka Roselle), the flower from which Zobo drink is made is packedwith healing plant chemicals such as anthocyanins, polyphenols,and hibiscus acid.