Egyptian Red Tea Bags
Egyptian Red is a premium grade Hibiscus
Sabdariffa. Grown in the oldest known agricultural land in the
world, in the rich silt soil of upper Egypt, it is reputed to be
the preffered drink of the pharaohs, who believed in the great
health benefits of the flower.
Egyptian Red Infusion is Australian Certified Organic - to indicate
that no pesticides, herbicides, artificial or chemical fertilizers
have been used in the cultivation of the plant in its origin
(Egypt) and that it is packaged to the ACO quality controlled
standards in Australia.
When you purchase Egyptian Red, you can be confident that you are
purchasing the best and highest quality Hibiscus Sabdariffa in the
world.
Benefits of Egyptian Red
Egyptian Red is the infusion made from calyces
of the Hibiscus Sabdariffa flowers. It is a drink that can be
consumed either hot or cold and is valued as a native medicine in
many countries. The infusion of the leaves are regarded as a
diuretic, choleretic, febrifugal and aids with hypertension. It is
also regarded as an antispasmodic, anthelmintic and antibacterial.
Egyptian Red is caffeine free, rich in vitamins A, C, D, B1, B2,
calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, beta carotene, omega 3 and
essential acids.
Egyptian Red contains 15-30% organic acids
including citric acid, melneic acid and tartaric acid. It also
contains acidic polysaccharides and flavonoid Glucoside, such as
cyanidin and delphinidin that give it, that characteristic deep red
colour.
What Is Egyptian Red?
Egyptian Red is a premium grade Hibiscus Sabdariffa, grown in the
perfect climate, receiving 13 hours of direct sunlight each day, in
rich silt soil for centuries. Grown in the oldest known
agricultural land in the world, in upper Egypt, it is reputed to be
the preferred drink of the pharaohs, who believed in the great
health benefits of the flower.There are over 200 species of
hibiscus plants throughout the world, the Malvaceae family, but it
is the Hibiscus Sabdariffa that is the best studied from a medical
standpoint.
Research
New research released by the American Heart Association reveals
that Hibiscus Sabdariffa has a beneficial effect on reducing high
blood pressure. A clinical trial was conducted amongst men and
women aged between thirty and seventy who had high blood pressure.
Their blood pressure was measured at weekly intervals for six weeks
and results showed that systolic pressure and diastolic pressure
were lowered in those having Hibiscus Sabdariffa treatment. The
greatest reduction in systolic blood pressure registered a drop of
13.2%. Age, gender or use of dietary supplements made no difference
to the results.
Commenting on the findings, Diane L McKay, PhD FACN, from the
Antioxidants Research Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition
Research Centre, stated that drinking three cups of Hibiscus
Sabdariffa lowers blood pressure in pre and mildly hypertensive
adults. This is significant because statistics show that high blood
pressure increases the risk of heart disease three-fold and causes
sixty percent of strokes. Recently scientists from the Chuan Shan
Medical University in Taiwan, revealed the Hibiscus Sabdariffa is
active against the bad form of cholesterol (L.D.L). The research
revealed that the plant lowers high levels of L.D.L cholesterol in
the blood and also protects various tissues in the body against
L.D.L related damage.
The scientist who led the study, Dr Chau-Jong
Wang, comments that compound extracts in the tea reduce cholesterol
build up in the arteries. The data strongly suggests that Hibiscus
extracts could be useful in prevention and even treatment of a
number of cardiovascular diseases, in which cholesterol plays a
major role.
Another team of scientsts from the Institute
for Forensic Medicine, Veracruz University in Mexico have also
confirmed that Hibiscus Sabdariffa is able to lower harmful L.D.L
cholesterol. A stimulus study carried out by the Department of
Pharmacology in Bangkok, not only came to the same conclusion but
also found that extracts do not effect the good form of cholesterol
(H.D.L). Optimal H.D.L cholesterol levels combined with low L.D.L
levels offers the greatest protection against heart
disease.
Several other scientific studies have also
confirmed that Hibiscus extracts have anti-cancer benefits. Chinese
and Japanese studies show that Hibiscus Sabdariffa is uniquely rich
in phonetic compounds (very powerful antioxidants). It is thought
that the plant protects against cancer as a result of its ability
to inactivate free radical toxins which are by-products of the
body's metabolism. Free radicals are widely accepted as the main
cooperate for causing cancer and premature ageing. Scientists also
believe that acids in the Hibiscus Sabdariffa are activated by
bacteria in the gut to promote weight loss. The tea also contains
an enzyme inhibitor which blocks the production of amylase. Amylase
is an enzyme which breaks down complex sugars and starches.
Drinking a cup of Hibiscus Sabdariffa between meals will reduce the
absorption of dietary carbohydrates and will assist in weight
loss.
Researchers have also discovered that Egyptian
Red contains Quercetin. Quercetin's anti-histamine action may help
to relieve allergic symptoms and asthma symptoms. The
anti-inflammatory properties may help to reduce pain from disorders
such as arthritis. Men who are concerned about prostate problems
will also benefit from Quercetin. Quercitin may also help reduce
symptoms like fatigue, depression and anxiety.
Very recently a team of researcher from the
Indian Malaria Research Centre has found a property from the
plant's root extract is effective at killing the mosquitoes that
carry malaria parasites.
The plant also has a long history of use for
improving liver disease such as hepatitis, alleviating
constipation, bladder infections and water retention.
In conclusion, with Australia now being
classed as one of the most obese nations in the world and heart
disease being its number one killer, the time has come to look for
ways to combat "westerner disease". Harvard University has stated
that tea drinkers have a forty four percent lower risk of heart
disease. It also appears that the Hibiscus Sabdariffa plant is the
most highly researched plant in the world with ongoing research
dating back to 1962. Could it be that the felnic compounds in
Egyptian Red, that prevent premature aging, may actually be the
fountain of youth. How did the pharaohs become aware of these
amazing health benefits so many years ago.