Hibiscus or Hibiscus tea has the following properties - antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, blood pressure-lowering (in the form of a cold drink), cholesterol-lowering, diuretic, antispasmodic, metabolic stimulant, thirst-quenching. The ingredients of the slightly acidic drink are ideal for weight loss. This is provided by the fruit acids contained in Hibiscus or Hibiscus.