The demand of herbal tea is growing rapidly around the world. It is believed that it have several health benefits. The world of herbal tea includes a special one i.e. hibiscus tea. For many readers this name may be new. That is why, in this article, we will tell you how to make hibiscus tea from fresh flowers along with amazing health benefits and side effects of hibiscus tea.
Apa itu Teh Hibiscus?
Hibiscus tea is also known as Jamaica Tea or Karkade tea. This tea is rich in many medicinal properties and can show a positive effect on many physical problems. So now let us know about its benefits.
Manfaat Kesehatan Teh Hibiscus dari Bunga Segar.
Before knowing the health benefits of hibiscus tea, readers should note that, hibiscus tea can prevent some physical problems mentioned below to some extent, but it cannot be used as a substitute of treatment or medication. You may consider it as a normal home remedy.
Manfaat Teh Hibiscus untuk Kulit.
Hibiscus can be used for the skin. As it contains anti-bacterial properties, which can protect the skin against bacterial infections.(1) However, more research on this subject needs to be done.

Apart from skin hibiscus tea is also beneficial for other health diseases as discussed below;
| Baca Sekarang: 6 Asana Yoga Efektif untuk Penyakit Kulit atau Masalah Kulit |
Untuk Mencegah Penyakit Jantung.
Hibiscus tea can also be used for cardiovascular health. In fact, increased level of cholesterol can harm the heart.(2) Antioxidants present in hibiscus tea can reduce poor cholesterol (LDL) levels, which can prevent cardiovascular problems and prevent the risk of blood vessels being damaged to some extent.

Therefore, the benefits of hibiscus tea also include to keeping the heart healthy.
Untuk Mengendalikan Diabetes.
According to a scientific research, hibiscus tea can help to control diabetes.

In fact, its leaf ethanol extract contains anti-diabetic properties which can help to prevent and relax the problem of diabetes.(3)
| Baca Sekarang: 6 Pose Yoga Luar Biasa untuk Diabetes |
Untuk Melindungi dari Kanker.
The use of hibiscus tea can also assist to some extent to avoid a deadly disease like kanker. In fact, a research published on the website of the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) proved that hibiscus extracts have anticancer properties, which can help to prevent cancer risk.(4)
Another research mentions the positive effects of hibiscus extracts in the prevention of kanker payudara.(5)

Readers note that cancer is a deadly disease, the treatment of which is not possible from home remedies. So, if a person is in the grip of this disease, he or she should get medical treatment at the earliest.
Hibiscus Tea For Penurunan Berat Badan.
The biggest cause of weight gain is the intake of excessive calories. In research conducted by the International Journal of Research Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) mentioned that high calorie food are mostly in carbohydrates, with plenty of sugar and starch is responsible for weight gain.
Hibiscus tea can prevent the process of converting starch into sugar by the amylase enzyme, regulates the amount of sugar and starch in the body, which can help in weight loss. Presently, more research on this subject needs to be done.
Untuk menurunkan kolesterol.
Hibiscus tea contains plenty of antioxidants that can help to reduce cholesterol. In fact, there are two kinds of cholesterol found in the body, one is beneficial and another is harmful. Low density lipid cholesterol (LDL) is considered harmful. Antioxidants present in hibiscus tea can help to reduce the LDL levels.
Memperbaiki Kerusakan Hati.
Hibiscus tea can be beneficial for the body in different ways. According to a research it can be beneficial in the event of liver disorder. However, research does not mention the kind of liver disorder, in which it can show a positive effects.(6)

In another research, it is mentioned that antioxidants present in hibiscus tea can prevent the risk of liver disease. So, it can be said that drinking hibiscus tea can be beneficial for the liver.
Meningkatkan Kualitas Tidur.
Getting rid of anxiety brings comfortable tidur. If someone is worried, one may have a problem of sleep. The use of hibiscus tea can be somewhat beneficial here. In fact, a research has proved that hibiscus tea has been used to relieve kecemasan with many other physical problems since ancient times.

It is believed that antioxidant play an vital role in this respect. So, it can be said that hibiscus tea can be useful to promote better sleep by removing the anxiety to some extent.(7)
Jauhkan Diri dari Infeksi Virus dan Bakteri.
Hibiscus tea can also show beneficial effects in the prevention of viral and bacterial infections. In fact, one of its species called Roselle has antibacterial, antifungal and anti-parasitic properties.
These properties can help to keep away a variety of bacteria, fungal and parasitic, and prevent the body from infection.(8)
| Baca Sekarang: 15 Manfaat Kesehatan Klorofil yang Luar Biasa |
Efek Antidepresan.
Along with anxiety, hibiscus tea can be used in the event of depresi. In fact, methanol extracts of hibiscus have antidepressant effects, which can help to relieve the state of depression.(9)
Meningkatkan Pertumbuhan Rambut.
According to a scientific study published by NCBI, petroleum ethers found in hibiscus leaves and flower extracts can help in hair growth. However, more research needs to be done to find out the better effects of hibiscus on hair.(10)
Nilai Gizi Teh Hibiscus.
| Nutrient Value | Per 100 gm |
| Air | 99.58 gm |
| Kalsium | 8 mg |
| Besi | 0.08 mg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1 mg |
| Kalium | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Seng | 0.04 mg |
| Folate | 1 μg |
Bagaimana Cara Membuat Teh Hibiscus untuk Menurunkan Berat Badan?
Hibiscus tea is a healthy beverage which can be made either with fresh flowers or dried flowers. But today we will tell you how to make hibiscus tea from fresh flowers which is also effective for weight loss.
- Take 2-3 flowers per cup of tea. Then remove the green part or calyx from the flower.
- Remove the stamen, the yellow seed part attached with the flower.
- Then wash the flower petals under running water and keep on a bowl.
- Thereafter, pour 3 cups of water in the saucepan and boil it.
- Remove from heat and pour it into the petal bowl.
- Cover the bowel for about 10-12 minutes so that color from the flower steep out to water.
- Then strain the tea by tea strainer and add little bit of lemon into it.
- If you want, you can add honey or sugar as per your choice and taste and mix it well.
Bagaimana Cara Menggunakan Teh Hibiscus?
If you’re wondering how to make hibiscus tea, you can make hibiscus tea using the method we’ve explained above.
Kapan Waktu yang Tepat untuk Minum?
This particular tea can be consumed in the morning and evening.
Seberapa Banyak Teh Hibiscus dari Bunga Segar yang Bisa Kita Konsumsi?
You can drink hibiscus tea up to two cups per day. If you take it on the advice of a dietitian, it would be much better.
Efek Samping Teh Hibiscus.
Hibiscus tea is beneficial for health, but in many cases it can also prove to be harmful, such as;
Tekanan Darah Rendah.
Hibiscus tea is effective to treat hipertensi. Those who are suffering from low blood pressure should avoid using it. Its intake can cause damage to the heart and brain with the problem of fainting and dizziness among the patients of low blood pressure.
Selama Kehamilan.
Pregnant women should not consume hibiscus tea. It contains Emmenagogue (increasing menstrual flow) effects, which can stimulate blood flow to the uterus and pelvic during kehamilan, which can lead to fatal consequences.
Efek Halusinasi.
Use of hibiscus tea may cause some people to feel intoxication or some kind of confusion.
Alergi.
Many people may have allergic problems with the use of hibiscus tea.
Intinya.
Consuming hibiscus tea as compared to normal tea can prove to be a better option. It can complete the summons of tea and keep the person healthy. It is a type of herbal tea, so pregnant women and a person undergoing serious health problems must consult the doctor before consuming it. However, you can also read our other articles for other health related information.
+10 Sources
Freaktofit memiliki pedoman sumber yang ketat dan bergantung pada studi peer-review, lembaga penelitian pendidikan, dan organisasi medis. Kami menghindari penggunaan referensi tersier. Anda dapat mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang bagaimana kami memastikan konten kami akurat dan terkini dengan membaca kebijakan editorial.
- Antibacterial Activity of Hibiscus rosasinensis Extract and Synergistic Effect with Amoxicillin against some Human Pathogens; http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.683.4419&rep=rep1&type=pdf
- Cholesterol Medicines; https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterolmedicines.html
- Antidiabetic properties of Hibiscus rosa sinensis L. leaf extract fractions on nonobese diabetic (NOD) mouse; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21365992/
- Components in aqueous Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract inhibit in vitro melanoma cell growth; https://rdw.rowan.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1036&context=csm_facpub
- Hibiscus flower extract selectively induces apoptosis in breast cancer cells and positively interacts with common chemotherapeutics; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6503386/
- Infusion of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Modulates Oxidative Stress in Patients with Marfan Syndrome; https://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/mi/2016/8625203.pdf
- An Insight into Simulated Product Development: Hibiscus Tea; https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jbb/papers/Vol2-issue3/H02033644.pdf
- Nutritional and Health Importance of Hibiscus Sabdariffa: A Review and Indication for Research Needs; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319999247_Nutritional_and_Health_Importance_of_Hibiscus_Sabdariffa_A_Review_and_Indication_for_Research_Needs
- Antidepressant-like effects of methanol extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus flowers in mice; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3407014/
- Post-Coital Antifertility Activity of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. roots; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2249740/
Bagaimana kami meninjau artikel ini:
Tim ahli kami selalu memantau bidang kesehatan dan kebugaran, memastikan artikel kami diperbarui segera saat informasi baru muncul. Lihat Proses Editorial Kami
13 Mei 2025
Ditulis Oleh: Nebadita
Diulas Oleh: Lisa R. Young
Ditulis Oleh: Nebadita
Diulas Oleh: Lisa R. Young
Olahraga

Meditasi






Siniar
Buku elektronik




