Hibiscus Flower: A Cleaning Ally?

The jamaica water is one of the most popular drinks throughout Mexico, as it is the perfect complement to snacks, mole, stews, or tacos. The best part is that this refreshing drink is very easy to prepare. To make a delicious jamaica water, you just need to boil water, add the jamaica flower, and heat for a couple of minutes. Once it cools down, add sugar and more water. The final touch is the ice, because nothing is better than a well-chilled jamaica water. However, the benefits of the jamaica flower go beyond that, as this ingredient is not only perfect for making teas, aguas frescas, and even vegetarian dishes, but it also has many health benefits and even cleaning properties. You can also read: Discover all the benefits of eating squash flowerStrangely enough, jamaica is an excellent option for cleaning, as according to Verificado, a recent scientific study conducted by researcher Javier Castro Rosas explains that the jamaica flower is capable of killing double the bacteria than chlorine when combining certain substances. In an article published by UNAM, Castro Rosas points out that if there are a thousand typhoid bacteria on lettuce, the commercial disinfectant eliminates only between 100 to 200; chlorine between 400 to 500, and a simple jamaica water kills between 800 to 900 bacteria. Moreover, the portal indicates that the jamaica flower is very effective, much more effective than other everyday products: the effectiveness of the jamaica flower is 99.99%, higher than sodium hypochlorite, which eliminates between 80 and 90 percent of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It is noteworthy that the research highlights that the jamaica flower should be combined with other cleaning agents to enhance its antimicrobial properties, ideal for home cleaning. In this regard, the researcher explained that formulas have currently been developed that include extracts from the jamaica flower and other substances like lemon juice, vinegar, or citric acid. Unfortunately, there is currently no homemade cleaner with jamaica flower that you can prepare to get rid of other chemicals you have at home, as much more research and studies are still needed. The good news is that work is already underway on this. You can also read: Discover all the benefits that jamaica tea has for youBenefits of the jamaica flower Now that you know that the jamaica flower could be an ally for cleaning in the future, let’s talk about the health properties of this flower, which will make you want to prepare a pitcher of jamaica agua fresca! Helps prevent premature aging due to its high vitamin C content. Helps combat respiratory infections, anemia, and fatigue. Could contribute to anticancer and cardioprotective actions. In some cases, it has had an effect on reducing cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Helps to induce sleep and reduce insomnia problems. Has diuretic properties, thus stimulating kidney cleansing and reducing liver toxins. Reduces menstrual cramps. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that jamaica is rich in vitamins and minerals such as: Calcium Phosphate Iron Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin C Vitamin E So don’t think twice and prepare jamaica water or jamaica tea as part of your weekly menu and enjoy all its properties and health benefits.