The picture appears to show three ingredients:
-
Dried hibiscus flowers (also called Roselle).
-
Whole cloves.
-
Avocado seed.
Important health note: This drink has not been proven to cure cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure or poor circulation. Hibiscus may have a modest blood-pressure-lowering effect, but it is not a replacement for prescribed treatment. The safety of consuming avocado seeds has not been established in humans, so I recommend leaving the seed out.
Here is a safer version using hibiscus and cloves.
Ingredients
MAKES 2 CUPS
-
2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers (Roselle).
-
3–4 whole cloves.
-
2 cups (500 ml) clean water.
-
1 teaspoon honey (optional).
-
A little lemon juice (optional).
Preparation method
-
Wash the hibiscus: Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers briefly under clean running water.
-
Boil the water: Pour 2 cups of water into a small stainless-steel saucepan.
-
Add the cloves: Add 3–4 whole cloves.
-
Simmer: Allow the cloves to simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
-
Add hibiscus: Add the dried hibiscus flowers.
-
Steep: Reduce the heat and simmer gently for another 3–5 minutes.
-
Turn off the heat: Cover the saucepan and leave it for 5 minutes.
-
Strain: Pour the drink through a fine strainer into a cup.
-
Add flavour: Add honey or lemon if desired.
-
Serve: Enjoy warm or allow it to cool and serve over ice.
How often can you drink it?
-
Start with a small cup to see how you tolerate it.
-
Avoid drinking excessive quantities.
-
Do not follow the advertised 13-day treatment as a medical programme; there is no scientific evidence supporting that claim.
Important precautions
-
If you have low blood pressure, be cautious.
-
If you take medication for blood pressure or diabetes, consult your doctor before drinking it regularly.
-
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek medical advice first.
-
Do not consume the avocado seed as part of this recipe.
-
Never stop cancer, diabetes or blood-pressure medication in favour of this drink.
What does science say?
Research suggests hibiscus may help modestly reduce blood pressure, but evidence does not establish it as a cure for any of the diseases claimed in the picture.
My recommendation is to enjoy this as a refreshing herbal drink rather than a medicine.