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HIBISCUS

Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa sinensis

MEDICINAL BENEFITS

Multiple parts 

  • Anti-fertility properties, natural contraceptive

  • Acts as a diuretic

  • They can effectively lower lipid and blood sugar levels 

  • It can be beneficial for controlling excessive bleeding during menstruation and reducing menstrual cramps

  • It helps to soothe hot flashes so is good for women going through menopause

Leaves

  • Can treat various types of hair and scalp problems 

  • The paste of leaves moisturizes, brightens, nourishes, strengthens the hair, and controls hair loss

Flower

  • Juice extracted from the flowers and stems of the plant are used in various traditional medicine and acts as a natural abortion and contraceptive 

  • Promotes cardiovascular health

  • High in antioxidants that help balance the free radicals and protect the immune system, also prevents damage to other cells in the body 

  • The tonic from petals acts as a natural dye and prevents greying of the hair 

  • Rich in vitamin C, high in anti-inflammatory properties

  • The enzyme inhibitors in hibiscus flower extract greatly stimulate the release of amylase

  • The ethanol extract from hibiscus is more effective in healing wounds than what is commonly prescribed for wounds 

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

  • Plants are amenable to trimming and flower for most of the year, so it makes them suitable for ornamental and useful hedge

OTHER USES

  • Flowers raw or cooked can also be pickled or used as a purple dye for colouring 

  • Roots are also fibrous and have a lot of flavors 

  • Petals turn black when crushed so the juice is used in China shoe blackening and black mascara 

  • Good fiber is obtained from the stems so is often used for net and paper

  • It’s often an ingredient in skin and hair conditioners

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