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Hibiscus Flowers

A tall annual plant found in tropics of the Old World. Erect, mostly branched, annual; stem to 3.5 m tall, variously colored dark green to red; leaves alternate, glabrous, long-petiolate, palmately divided into 3–7 lobes, with serrate margins; flowers large, short-peduncled, red to yellow with dark center; capsules 5 cm long, 5.3 cm wide; root a deep penetrating taproot. The calyx is bright red and acidic and should be harvested after the sepals close and the seedpod is formed. At this time the calyx measures approximately 3-4 cm in length.

	2 oz	4 oz	8 oz	1 lb
Hibiscus Flowers Whole	$2.50	$3.00	$4.63	$7.77

Properties/Uses - Diuretic, refrigerant. Most varieties are used as ornamental plants, but the swollen red calyces of the sabdariffa type are dried and brewed into teas, and are also used in the processing of juices, jellies, jams, ice cream and flavors. Because of the rapid withering of the hibiscus sabdariffa flower, it would not be an economical product to export fresh over long distances. It is believed to lower blood pressure. Properties: astringent, antiseptic, diuretic, antispasmodic, digestive aid Systems affected: digestive, structural Folk Use: To calm muscle spasms. As a diuretic and laxative.

Botanical Name - Hibiscus sabdariffa

Part Used - Flowers

Common Names/Synonyms - Guinea sorrel, Jamaica sorrel, Roselle cabitutu, vinuela, oseille de guinée, and karkade

Cautions - None known


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