Roselle
洛神花
Appearance 外觀
Roselle produces attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves are lobed and reddish-green and the flowers are typically pink with a dark center.
洛神花有具吸引力的葉子和花朵。 葉子是淺裂的，呈紅綠色，花朵通常是粉紅色的，中心是深色的。
Growing Condition 生長條件
Roselle requires well-drained soil and adequate watering. It does not do well in the shade and needs plenty of sunlight to thrive.
需要排水良好的土壤和充足的澆水。 它在陰涼處長得不好，需要充足的陽光才能茁壯成長。
Uses 用途
The part of the plant that is edible are the calyces of the roselle flower which can be used to make a variety of jams, sauces, and teas.
植物的可食用部分是洛神花的花萼，可用於製作各種果醬、醬汁和茶。
Health Benefits 營養價值
Roselle may help digestion and prevents constipation; its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties may boost immune system and help treat discomfort caused by fever.
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Roselle Tea 洛神花荼
Ingredients (for 1 cup of tea):
- Roselle (fresh or dried) x 2
- Hot water
- Sugar or honey (optional)
1. Remove the pod of seeds inside the roselle calyces (花萼) and wash the calyces thoroughly
2. Brew the calyces with hot water for at least 1 minute
3. Optional to add sugar, or honey when the water gets cooler
洛神花可以幫助消化，防止便秘； 它的抗炎和抗菌特性可以增強免疫系統並幫助治療發燒引起的不適。
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洛神花薔薇茶
成分（1杯茶）：
- 洛神花（新鮮或乾制）x 2
- 熱水
- 糖或蜂蜜（可選）
1. 取出洛神花花萼內的種子莢，徹底清洗花萼
2. 用熱水沖泡花萼至少1分鐘
3.水涼了可以加糖或者蜂蜜