With ephemeral traits hallmarking the gate to past and future, have you considered gifting a hibiscus for the New Year?
Once it’s Gone, it’s Gone
You know the sayings, “Out with the old and in with the new,” or “Here today, gone tomorrow.” True for so many things — like each year, our youth, good health, and hibiscus flowers. “Hibiscus flowers?” Yes, lovely hibiscus flowers last only one day.
“Appreciate what you have in this very moment,” the flower bewails. It’s spectacular bloom will be gone by night.
For Yesterday or Tomorrow
Yet as short-lived as hibiscus blooms may be, this plant offers medicinal properties to improve health and hopefully extend longevity! Tea made from Hibiscus sabdariffa has been known to lower LDL cholesterol, blood sugar levels and blood pressure as well as aid digestion, weight management, and the immune system.
Preferring complementary and alternative medicine, I’ve been drinking organic Hibiscus with Tropical Fruit tea by Celebration Herbals. My recent blood pressure was 99/69!
Capturing a Moment in Time
The antioxidants in Hibiscus sabdariffa tea also help skin remain youthful by improving moisture and elasticity, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Considered a feminine flower, and often symbolizing young women, hibiscus was given in Victorian times to recognize the receiver’s beauty. No wonder Hawaiian females tuck anti-aging hibiscus flowers behind their tender ears.
Out with the Old…
The orangey-red/yellow Hibiscus kokio was Hawaii’s first state flower.
However, in 1988 the Hawaii legislature traded her in for (a younger model?) the striking yellow Hibiscus brackenridgei to become the new official state flower.
Youth, good health and hibiscus flowers can be fleeting. Savor them while you can.
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