Sorrel drink is a festive beverage in Jamaica that is consumed mainly during the Christmas time along with the Jamaican fruit cake.

1 According to the Scientific Research Council (SRC), sorrel contains a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals.

2 Research at Jamaica’s Northern Caribbean University has revealed that sorrel could kill certain types of cancer cells. Again, this is due to the high levels of Flavonoids that work as a deterrent against certain kinds of cancer.

3 Sorrel is used as a diuretic in India, Africa and Mexico and has benefits for kidney health when ingested daily.

4 According to the Jamaica Gleaner, in some parts of Africa the red calyx of the sorrel is used to relieve coughs, while the leaves are made into a poultice to relieve boils and abscesses.

5 Sorrel has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering bad cholesterol and helping to prevent clogged arteries.

6  sorrel can help to improve poor eyesight and prevent age-related ocular degeneration.

7 sorrel regularly helps to optimize the body’s immune system and prevent illness due to its high Vitamin C content. Sorrel also has significant levels of iron which helps improve circulation throughout the body