Do sorrel drinks raise blood pressure? A scientific look at the evidence
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Clinical trials have shown that daily consumption of unsweetened hibiscus tea, brewed from sorrel calyces, can reduce systolic blood pressure by an average of 7 mm Hg and diastolic pressure by 3 mm Hg in adults with mild hypertension. Far from raising blood pressure, the evidence points towards a beneficial effect for cardiovascular health.
