LA FLOR DE JAMAICA ORIGIN LA FLOR DE JAMAICA
Its scientific name is Hibiscus sabdariffa, is originally from Africa, this plant has received considerable attention researchers, mainly for its nutritional and medicinal properties that makes it acceptable in many parts of the world, regardless of climate, fresh or taken as tea.
After 14 months analyzing a clinical trial in patients between 30 and 60 years with high triglyceride levels, were prepared from Jamaica 10 grams per liter of drinking water without boiling serenity in a range 3 hours at least, add 5 grams of sugar (equivalent to a tablespoon) and was ingested at any time of day. At the end of this study we observed a reduction in total cholesterol of 35% increase in HDL cholesterol and decreased triglycerides.
The research objective was to demonstrate that the flower of Jamaica has an effect to lower serum cholesterol and triglyceride in hyperlipidemia.
As an additional result, this study showed a decrease in weight from 1 to 4 pounds without diet or exercise.
The effectiveness of a natural substance such as the Jamaica free of side effects was demonstrated in this study.
The jamaica originated in India. TOXONOMÍA AND MORPHOLOGY
Family: MALVACEAE
Scientific name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
Plant: semi-ligneous perennial red calyx
root system: sparse and does not go. FEATURES
The jamaica grows as a shrub reaching to 2 m or more, your flower is
fleshy corolla is white and the cup, when ripe, turns red with 4 or 5 petals and long spines that surround the flower and stem.
plant is sensitive to cold. To achieve a 1.5 m should be pruned so that the branches extend to the sides. Harvesting is done when the plant starts ripening. His cycle is 6-7 months is planted in July, blooms in October and harvested between December and January. It is a seasonal cultivation of which will be available throughout the year. Worldwide there are over 150 varieties of this plant. When dry the cup has a shelf life of 1 year should be stored dry, shaded and angry to avoid pests.
The main components of the Rose of Jamaica are: Anthocyanin, major group of pigments with characteristics of glycosides. It is usually red and violet, soluble in water, consisting of one molecule of anthocyanin (aglucone) together with a fraction of carbohydrate through a link B-glucoside. Xeronine alkaloid that causes a reaction in the cell nucleus in protein synthesis by making people feel better, and to provide greater physical and mental energy, and Damnacanthal, very potent natural substance for combating cancerous disease. USES
The Jamaica has many uses as dyes in the textile industry, cosmetics, perfume, medicine, food, crafts and even as an ornamental. With jamaica seed oil is produced edible seeds also can be eaten roasted. The flower of jamaica is consumed as tea, liquor, jelly, jam, pulp, gelatin, ice cream, syrup, dye, dressings, jams, preserves, refreshing and natural additive to improve the appearance and taste of other herbs or prepared food. The young leaves can be eaten in salads. It is also used as poultry feed and organic fertilizer. With fiber cords are made of hemp or replace jute. REQUIREMENTS
ENDOCLIMÁTICOS
-La jamaica grows in hot, dry climates, and requires low humidity and bright sunlight.
-Fits a variety of soils, as it is a very demanding crop, but more productive soils and deep red.
-Avoid planting in soils that are susceptible flood.
Medicinal properties
The jamaica lowers blood pressure, so it is considered as a heart tonic, is a diuretic, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial,
astringent, healing, digestive, cleansing, emollient , sedative, laxantesuave, weight-reducing, detoxifying, antioxidant, tonic, stimulant, aphrodisiac, is a vasodilator and vitamins.
Research scientists have found that Flor de Jamaica has a variety of positive effects on human health. We know that Jamaica is rich in a variety of nutraceutical such as anthocyanins and procyanidins, strong antioxidants that are the cause of the color red. Furthermore, the Jamaica has a significant content of vitamins A and C, a large amount of minerals, citric acid and malic among many other components. The antioxidants found in Jamaica makes it a food that can help fight various diseases.
PROPERTIES OF THE FLOWER OF JAMAICA Some of its properties are: Parasite
• • • Slightly laxative
Diuretic
• Aid digestion • Helps the process
renal
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weight • Controls the degree of cholesterol
Antioxidants in the Flower of Jamaica;
* Decreases the levels of fatty substances in the blood as the bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides. It is a coayudante in regulating blood pressure, a property that makes Jamaica an ideal food for people with high cholesterol and hypertensive people.
(Cuernavaca Social Security and Medical Research Unit in Mexico City, Mexico [1].)
* Regulates insulin production, a property that makes it a high-quality food for people suffering from diabetes. (University of Michigan, USA, 2004 [2].)
* Combat the malignant cells of various forms of cancer without affecting healthy cells. Property that makes Jamaica a desirable food for people who seek to prevent this disease. (University of Pittsburgh, USA from 1990 to 2007 [3].)
Apart from the above properties, Flor de Jamaica is rich in minerals making it an ideal sports drink for athletes and in case of dehydration due to excessive alcohol or fever. La Flor de Jamaica is a diuretic, ideal for people who tend to retain fluid or suffering from kidney problems, besides eliminating the Jamaica lipids and improves fluid weight. The Jamaica is also a relaxing but not sleepy Leveling the central nervous system to help control stress, thus allowing a natural break. For flavor, color, being refreshing and easy to prepare, the Flower of Jamaica is a healthy alternative to replace soda. We invite you to make the drink Flor de Jamaica a daily habit accompanied by a good diet and exercise for healthy living. COMPONENTS
Anthocyanin glycosides, proteins, calcium, thiamine, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins A, E and C, iron, phosphorus, ascorbic acid, ash, carotene, riboflavin, niacin and fiber.
DISEASES Among the most important diseases affecting stems, leaves and roots are the following: Fusarium oxysporum, F. Roseum Rhizoctonia solani, Sclerotium rolfsii, and Pseudomonas sp. Other diseases that fail to have a significant impact as Phytophthora parasitica, Phoma sabdariffae, Macrophomina phaseolina, Phyllostica sp, Botrytis cinerea and Puccinia sp Odium sp.
IMPORTANCE OF JAMAICA TO THE WORLD
Grown in Central Africa, Sudan, Mexico, China, Taiwan, Thailand and India. The main producing countries are China (with 2 000 kilos per year) and India (With 1500 kilos), they are both export markets. In Central America, Guatemala is the largest producer and supplier. Using hot air ovens, that is, to homogenize the production dehydrator for drying.
Initially, this plant was cultivated for the fiber extracted from their tough stems, used as a substitute for jute used to make burlap. Later, the calyces of the plant are used as food coloring, especially in Germany, but are easy to find in the markets of France, among the Senegalese community as flowers or syrup. The green leaves are used as a kind of spicy spinach added that the Senegalese sometimes rice and their national dish, the tiéboudienne, rice with fish. The pink
Jamaica diuretic properties are attributed to alleviate high blood pressure, as antiparasitic and slightly laxative.
In Africa and especially in the Sahel, prepare a sweet tea called carcadé sold even in the streets. In the Caribbean, this tea is prepared from fresh fruit and take at Christmas. In Trinidad and Tobago there is even a drink named Shandy Sorrel, combining this area with beer. Central America is taken as a refreshing drink or hot tea, and she also prepared jams, sweets, syrups and other refreshments. In Mexico tea is very popular cold as an accompaniment to food and water is known as jamaica, sometimes combined with lemon.
in Panama was introduced by Jamaican immigrants and was known as Saril (the name derives from the word Sahel). Prepare a drink that is consumed at Christmas by an infusion of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces with ginger known as "chicha Saril."
In the province of Misiones, Argentina, is known as Rosella, and is used to prepare a jelly made by boiling fresh calyx with sugar.
THIS FLOWER IS WHAT IS MEDICAL HELP - in gastrointestinal spasms
- In the treatment of varicose veins and hemorrhoids
- for skin infections (external use)
- in uterine cramping
- to activate the secretion of urine
- alcoholism treatments
anti - obesity treatments
- to lower blood pressure
- in the control of cholesterol risk (cardiovascular diseases)
- to strengthen hair
Jamaica
The flower is a plant with medicinal properties. Serves as a refreshing and toning because it has high amounts of vitamin C. It also serves to "surf" alcoholic. It is an intestinal antiseptic, improving digestion. High cholesterol can down with soft drink consumption of this plant. When taken as a tea to relieve insomnia, flu-like processes and eruptive skin diseases. It is very popular in South and Central America. Large amounts can be processed and to concentrate.
NUTRITIONAL USES:
whole plant has a nutritional value for protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and trace elements distributed in different concentrations depending on whether the root (wine), stem and leaves (crude or edible but highly fibrous), chalices (teas, soft drinks, jellies, desserts), flowers (salads, jellies, jam) nuts or seeds (for soups and sauces, oils, defatted flour).
ASSIGNED MEDICAL PURPOSES heart tonic and antihypertensive, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic, astringent, healing, antiseptic and antimicrobial, digestive, purifying and stomachic, stimulant, tonic, appetizer and vitamin, emollient, sedative, aphrodisiac, antioxidant, anticancer and antimutagenic.
PRODUCTS ARE AS: * JAM