Over 50 | Hibiscus's Mind Blowing Benefits | Let's Make Jam Together
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
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🍫🌿 Join me as I share the mind-blowing benefits of hibiscus (Saril) for skin, hair, and hormonal health-plus, we’ll make a delicious hibiscus jam together! I’ll walk you through the harvest, seed removal, and jam-making process using a whole-flower recipe that fits my farm-to-table ethos. Discover why this vibrant plant is a refreshing summer tradition and a wellness powerhouse.
Let’s celebrate simple, mindful living-one jar of jam at a time!Roselle
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Fun Facts About Hibiscus
🌺 It’s a Global Superstar: Known by many names worldwide, hibiscus is used in African bissap drinks, Caribbean sorrel, Mexican Flor de Jamaica, Roselle, and more.
🌺 It’s Both Tart and Sweet: The calyx has a tangy, cranberry-like flavor but can be sweetened to suit your taste.
🌺 It’s Edible From Root to Tip: Not just for tea or jam-the leaves can be eaten like spinach, and the seeds are rich in oil!
🌺 Natural Dye: Its deep red color has been used as a natural dye for fabrics and even as a food coloring.
🌺 A Festive Favorite: In many cultures, hibiscus drinks are a must-have during holidays and celebrations, especially in the Caribbean, Panama and West Africa.
🌺 A Seasonal Delight: Hibiscus is typically harvested during the dry season, making it a marker of changing seasons in tropical regions.
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Today, we’re exploring the incredible benefits of hibiscus for skin, hair, and hormonal health-plus making a delicious farm-to-table jam together! 🍯 I’d love to hear from you:
👉 Have you tried hibiscus in your wellness routine?
👉 What’s your favorite way to use it-tea, jam, skincare?
Comment below and let’s share ideas! If you enjoy this kind of content, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more mindful living tips. 🌸
I like hibiscus very much. In fact I just drank hibiscus juice I made a few days ago. Its unique taste, unique entirely edible plant, gorgeous look and health benefits always makes this beautiful plant attractive. Thank you very much for sharing the important info such as pectin effect of the seeds. I purchased hibiscus seeds to plant and grow in Eastern Europe. I will try in my greenhouse first. I will try to expose the plants to cold temps slowly and gradually to make them adapt to the climate there. Regards from Canada.
That’s amazing! 🌺 Growing hibiscus in Canada will definitely be an adventure! Hardening the plants to colder temps might help, but since hibiscus is a tropical plant at heart, it may need some extra warmth and care, especially in the winter. A greenhouse sounds like a great way to give them a strong start! Wishing you the best of luck-hope you get to enjoy your own homegrown hibiscus tea one day! Keep me posted on how it goes! 😊🌿
@@SimplyLynBishop Thank you so much for the info and for reaching out for me very promptly. I will definitely update you once I start my 'Hibiscus Project". Very best regards.
In Jamaica we know this as sorrel, it makes a lovely drink when brewed with ginger and sweetened with honey.
Eunice, do you also drink this at Christmas? It's popular here in Panama during the holiday.
Thank you for this wonderful video! Was recently introduced to this beautiful plant and started making saril tea which is absolutely delicious! I used the leftover calyx pulp for jam but did not know about using the seeds for natural pectin thank you so much for this! Great information as well as visuals, not to mention the lovely soothing background ambiance of the birds and rain. Would love to see your hair tonic recipe!
Thanks Ang! Isn't is cool that the seeds are a natural pectin! I'll get to work on that hair rinse video.
Here in Australia we call it a Rosella plant, it makes a lovely jam and can have it as sweet or not as sweet as you like
Yes! 🌺 I love that it’s called Rosella in Australia-it has such a beautiful ring to it! And you're absolutely right, the jam can be adjusted to taste, which makes it so versatile. Do you have a favorite way to enjoy it? I’d love to hear how you make yours! 😊
My family has made teas and jams from this for years. One way we sweeten partially and add more pectin is to use apple peelings, shred them, and cook them down along with the seeds. The tea alone can reduce blood pressure.
I love that! We don't have apples growing in this area of the world, but that's an great idea! The medicinal benefits are fantastic!
We drink sorreal tea all the time w cloves, allspice,ginger and cinnamon now we have to try the jam.
That sounds delicious! 🌸 The blend of cloves, allspice, ginger, and cinnamon makes it so cozy-just like the traditional Chicha de Saril we enjoy here during the holidays. The jam has a similar warm, spiced flavor, and it’s perfect for spreading on toast or pairing with chocolate (of course!). Let me know if you give it a try-I’d love to hear how it turns out! ❤
Thank you for sharing. About two weeks ago my sister sent me a bag of dried hibiscus flowers or flor de Jamaica, I use it to make tea.
We grow that we call sorrel here in Trinidad & Tobago. It makes for a delicious drink around Christmas time
Glad to know all the nutrients of hibiscus
I'm so glad you found the info helpful! 🌺 Hibiscus is packed with nutrients and benefits-it’s truly a gift from nature. If you’re interested, I shared even more about its uses and benefits here: ruclips.net/video/j6V_I_embdo/видео.htmlsi=wF5BmYmfz8pb-qgO. Thanks for watching and joining in the conversation! 💚
I make hibiscus green iced tea to keep in the fridge. Thank you for all this fun information. Would enjoy the hair rinse recipe.
That sounds delicious! Hibiscus green iced tea is such a refreshing drink, and I love how you’re incorporating hibiscus into your routine. 🌺💚
For the hair rinse, you can check out the full recipe here: ruclips.net/video/j6V_I_embdo/видео.htmlsi=wF5BmYmfz8pb-qgO. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think. 😊
Yes. on a visit to Egypt years ago, I did find out that it lowered blood pressure, but I did not know that hibiscus was good for other things as well. I would be interested in all the things you have to share with us. This is my first visit to your site and I am so happy to find it. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your experience from Egypt-that's amazing! 🌍✨ Hibiscus truly is a powerhouse, and it’s exciting to explore all the ways it supports our health. Beyond lowering blood pressure, it’s wonderful for skin, hair, and even hormonal balance. I’m so happy you found my channel, and I can’t wait to share more about this incredible plant and other farm-to-table goodies. 🫶 Welcome to the community, and thank you for your kind words! 💚 Let me know if there’s anything specific you’d love to learn about! 🌺
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We recently had the pleasure of tasting saril chicha with our Panamanian neighbours in Santiago. Straight from their finca. Delicious! Great editing Lynn, everything looks very attractive and ... those chirping birds!
Thank you, Primaal Panama! 🌺 Saril chicha is such a beautiful part of the season here too-so glad you got to enjoy it straight from the source! The birds always add their own soundtrack, don’t they? 🎶 Grateful for your kind words!
I'm drinking your hibiscus tea as I watch your video! Delicious !🤩
How lovely, Louise! 🌺 I'm so happy you're enjoying the hibiscus tea-it's such a special part of the farm's harvest. Thank you for sharing this moment with me! 💫
@@SimplyLynBishop My great pleasure 🥰
Hibiscus tea 🌺, and green tea 🍃, and chamomile 🌼, together, Ceylon cinnamon powder, a little black pepper, and a little 🤏 mustard powder, crush it, stir it wonderful tea 🍵🫖, every day, delicious every day. 10 years vegan, 46 years younger ✅♥️💪😬/😎🤙
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Thank you Lyn,
My friend, Aneth told me I had found a wonderfully beneficial plant. It turns out it was a burgundy colored Hibiscus.
Thank you for your explanation and sharing how to use the saril.
Will try it.
That's so awesome! I hope you enjoy your saril adventures!
I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I was really hoping to see every step of the process of making the jam. 😢
Artherene, Thank you so much for watching and for your feedback! 💚 I really appreciate it. I kept this video more conversational, but I hear you! I’ll keep that in mind for future videos and work on including every step for recipes like this.
In the meantime, you can try this simple recipe to make saril jam:
Ingredients:
2 cups saril petals (hibiscus)
1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cinnamon stick
Seeds from the saril pods (for natural pectin)
Steps:
Boil the seeds in about 1 cup of water for 10-15 minutes to release the pectin. Strain and keep the liquid.
In a pot, combine the saril petals, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, and the pectin water.
Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens (about 20-30 minutes).
Remove the cinnamon stick, let the jam cool, and store it in a jar.
Let me know if you try it, and feel free to share how it turns out! 🌺✨
Hair rinse sharing.Yes.
Thanks for the request. I'm working on it!
Sustainability means growing and harvesting and eating food in such a way to sustain the process forever.
Absolutely! 🌿 Sustainability is all about working in harmony with nature-growing, harvesting, and nourishing ourselves in ways that protect and regenerate the land for future generations. Thank you for sharing this beautiful perspective!
Well done! Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words Fran. As a newbie, your encouragement means the world to me. Hope to see you soon.
Rosella over in Australia 👍🏼
Marvin, how do you use Rosella in Australia?
How do you make tea with the hibiscus?
Great question! 🌺 Making tea with hibiscus is so simple and rewarding. Just steep the dried petals in hot water for about 5-10 minutes, and you'll get a vibrant, tangy tea. You can sweeten it with honey, add a slice of ginger or cinnamon for warmth, or even enjoy it iced with a squeeze of lime. It's delicious and packed with antioxidants! Let me know if you try it! 💚✨
Please share your sorrell hair rinse
Jackie,
Thank you for your interest! 🌸 You can check out the Hair Rinse video here: ruclips.net/video/j6V_I_embdo/видео.html. Let me know what you think or if you have any questions! 💚
Hello, I enjoyed your video this morning.
Do you live in the country of Panama?
While my ex husband was stationed there, we lived in Panama City, we went back years later, it’s still beautiful, but grown.
Hi Deb, thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! 🌸 Yes, I live in Panama, but I’m in the countryside, surrounded by lush farmland and cacao trees-far from the hustle and bustle of Panama City. How wonderful that you’ve experienced Panama! It’s amazing how much the country has grown while still holding on to its natural beauty and charm. Do you have a favorite memory from your time here? I’d love to hear about it! 💚
Yes, Please share your shampoo recipe. Thank You very much.
You got it! I'll be sure to share my shampoo recipe in a future video.
Aloha hugs 🤗 can I ease purchase seeds
Hi Kathy, if you are living in Panama I'd be happy to provide seeds for sale. Let me know.
Is there any knowledge of using the rose of Sharon, Hibiscus syriacus, here in the North.
That's such a great question! 🌸 Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is indeed a cousin to Saril (Hibiscus sabdariffa), but it's mostly ornamental and not commonly used for culinary purposes like Saril. However, it does have a history in herbalism! Some people use the petals for teas and skin infusions, though it lacks the tangy flavor and deep red pigment Saril is known for. If you're curious, Saril can be grown in northern climates during the warmer months-perfect for making jam or tea!
Hair rinse concoction......Please!
Thanks for requesting this! I can't wait to share it with you!
@@SimplyLynBishop Thank YOU!
@@kimk3842 here is the link: ruclips.net/video/j6V_I_embdo/видео.htmlsi=wF5BmYmfz8pb-qgO
@@SimplyLynBishop Thank you so much! 🕊
Was sugar added to jam and jelly after machinery was invented in the Industrial Revolution or were the condiments only ever savory? Perhaps honey was the actual sweetener in ancestral recipes? Sustainability is the ability to continually maintain life without depleting any natural resources but instead figuring out how to maintain the food sources so they continue to provide sustenance without doing harm in any other way. .
Great question-thank you for bringing it up! 🌿 Sugarcane actually predates the Industrial Revolution by thousands of years. In many parts of the world, like Latin America, people pressed sugarcane to extract its juice and boiled it down to create panela (also called piloncillo or jaggery), a minimally processed, cake-like sugar that’s still widely used today. Before sugarcane, ancestral recipes likely relied on honey, fruits, or even syrups from plants like agave for sweetness.
I love your definition of sustainability-it resonates deeply with my values! At its core, sustainability is about working in harmony with nature, taking only what’s needed, and giving back to ensure resources can thrive for future generations. On my farm, that means embracing regenerative practices that replenish the soil, minimize waste, and use every part of the harvest-like in the recipe where we boil Saril seeds to extract natural pectin. It's all about creating abundance without harm. 🌸💚
Whrere is this grown?
Saril, also known as Hibiscus sabdariffa or Flor de Jamaica, thrives in tropical climates! 🌿 I grow it right here on my cacao farm in Panama, where the warm weather and rich soil make it flourish beautifully. It's also widely grown in the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of Africa and Asia. If you're in a cooler climate, you can sometimes find dried Saril at health food stores or grow it during the summer months-it loves the heat! 🌸 Let me know if you'd like any tips for growing it yourself!