Hibiscus for Health

Classification of Hibiscus rosasinensis:

Kingdom: Plant kingdom

Subkingdom:  Tracheobionta (vascular Plants)

Division : : Angiosperm (Flowering Plants)

Class   : Magnoliopsida

Order : Malvales

Family:  Malvaceae

Genus:  Hibiscus

Species: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

It grows in tropical, subtropical and

temperate regions of the world.

There are various colors of Hibiscus flowers.

shades of pink

double sets of petals .

White and Red Hibiscus is considered to have medicinal properties

For good growth of hair Hibiscus Flowers are boiled in oil and should be

applied on hair

The leaves and flowers are ground into a fine paste with a little water and is used as a shampoo plus conditioner for hair

Roots of Hibiscus plants is useful in the treatment of cough

Dried petals of Hibiscus is boiled in large quantity to make Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus tea can be served either hot or cold. Sugar can be added to sweeten the drink.

It has the characteristic red color. The tea has medicinal value.

Hibiscus tea contains 15-30% Organic acids,

includingcitric acid,

maleic acid, and

tartaric acid.

The characteristic deep red color is due to the presence of cyanidin and delphinidin , which is present in the flower

It acts as a natural diuretic for people with kidney problem if taken without sugar

Hibiscus tea lowers blood pressure in mildly hypertensive adults

Drinking hibiscus tea can reduce high blood pressure in

people with type 2 diabetes.

Drinking hibiscus tea also lower blood cholesterol

It prevents the oxidation of

LDL (Bad) Cholesterol.

Hibiscus Tea can be prepared in combination with lemon, ginger, mint, to give different taste and different flavor to increase its medicinal value

The flowers of white hibiscus when dried under the shade of neem tree and then powdered.

This powder is used in the treatment of all types of cancer

The buds of the white Hibiscus flowers if eaten raw in empty stomach should cure all the diseases.

Hibiscus Plant is a gift of Nature to humanity

Grow Hibiscus in pots in your homes and make the best use of this beautiful Nature’s Gift.

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Kausalya Janardanan