The Benefits of Rosella Tea, the Beverage that Starts Gaining Fame in Probolinggo

TIMESINDONESIA, PROBOLINGGO – A new beverage made of Rosella flower is gaining fame in Probolinggo, East Java. This beverage is known for its health benefits.

This mass-produced beverage gains its popularity during this Coronavirus pandemic due to its health benefits to boost the immune system.

Due to the increasing demand, this Rosella drink is provided in many restaurants and markets, especially in Probolinggo.

Merry Novitha, one of the distributors of Rosella drink in Paiton sub-district, Probolinggo, said that she ordered this Rosella drink from Surabaya. This beverage is served in a 600-ml bottle, and it costs IDR 12,000.

During this pandemic, Merry has sold around 500 bottles of Rosella Tea each week. In Surabaya, this Rosella Tea is not factory-made, but it is produced in a home industry.

 “Every two weeks, I order 1000 bottles Rosella Tea from Surabaya. I have to order them from Surabaya because there’s no supplier of this beverage in Probolinggo, as it is not easy to find the Rosella plants,” said this 20-year old woman.

She stated that this Rosella Tea does not only prevent the infection of Coronavirus and boost the immune system, but it also has many benefits, such as improving skin elasticity, being a good source of vitamin C, lowering the cholesterol level, and so on.

For additional information, you can get many benefits of Rosella flower in many other forms, such as Rosella salad, Rosella jam, and the list goes on. Here are the health benefits of Rosella plant:

1. Rosella can protect your skin

Rosella flower can protect your skin from free radicals and UV rays. You can get this benefit by drinking Rosella tea regularly. In fact, Rosella tea contains essential proteins, amino acid, and vitamin C that can brighten your skin and keep your skin healthy.

2. Rosella can cure infection and reduce inflammation

The high level of vitamin C in Rosella flower can boost the immune system. Vitamin C is also proven to be effective in curing bacterial infection and reducing inflammation.

3. Rosella can reduce anxiety

Rosella flower is effective in reducing anxiety and depression, thanks to its flavonoid content. Flavonoid is an anti-depressant substance that can make you feel calm and relaxed.

4. Rosella can prevent tumor and cancer

Rosella flower can prevent tumor and cancer, as it contains antioxidant and anticarcinogenic substances.

5. Rosella can improve digestive system

Rosella flower can improve your digestive system. In fact, consuming Rosella tea can help digestion and prevent constipation.

6. Rosella can prevent liver failure

The antioxidant found in Rosella flower can fight free radicals and neutralize toxins. That’s why it can improve the liver function.

7. Rosella can lower blood pressure

High-blood pressure of hypertension is one of the main factors of any diseases. Consuming Rosella can maintain your blood pressure.

8. Rosella can help you lose weight

Rosella tea can be a good slimming tea to help you lose some weight. Rosella can reduce amylase production, which can reduce the absorption of glucose and starch. If the glucose and starch absorption is reduced, the calorie intake will also decrease, which then leads to weight loss.

9. Rosella can induce a period

Rosella tea can induce a period by affecting the estrogen that plays a major role in menstruation cycle. (*)

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