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Hibiscus (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis) is commonly known as China Rose Rose China, Chinese Hibiscus, Hawaiian Hibiscus Rosa Mallow, Jamaica Sorrel, Sudanese tea, Red Sorrel, Japakusuma, Guma Mela.
It belongs to the family of 300 different species worldwide. It originated from Asia and grows abundantly in many tropical and subtropical regions throughout the year. There are species that can grow in slightly colder climates.
Hibiscus, a flowering green shrub blooms in brilliant colors of red, orange, pink, time, yellow and sometimes peach. It grows from 4 to 15 feet on a normal crop land in residential areas, but can rise up to 30 feet in forests or wild areas. Hibiscus grows well under the sun and is not sensitive to handle because it thrives even on roadsides, in abandoned fields and barren places.
In the 18th century, it was introduced to Jamaica and spread to Europe in the late 19th century as Sudanese Tea. It is commercially used in other parts of the world as a good supply of fiber, the black dye for shoes, hair, mascara and ingredients for sauces, chutneys, curries, and even tea. In other regions, such as Central America and the Caribbean region, hibiscus has been used as an herbal remedy for hair loss. In Asia, the hibiscus is said to be used as an astringent to stop bleeding. Herb users for many years believed that it helps to prevent excessive bleeding, menstrual cramps and spasms.
Now, the hibiscus is used to set the color and flavor of the herb teas. The flower contains flavonoids and proanthocyanidins act as antioxidants, or antipyretic to reduce fever, pain as an analgesic, spasmolytic and to limit spasms.
Based on recent laboratory tests, hibiscus is considered to be beneficial in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It has shown positive results to reduce bad cholesterol levels (LDL) found in high fat diet because, according to scientists, hibiscus limited correlation of cholesterol in the artery walls. Regular use of hibiscus herbs promotes proper blood circulation and reduces heart disease.
In addition, scientists believe that the antibacterial property hibiscus may be necessary in the fight against various diseases like fever, cystitis and venereal disease. It is also effective in soothing the airways and relieve whooping cough and other respiratory ailments.
Hibiscus tea is pleasantly tasty and is known to be a good relief for stomach pains and improper digestion of food. According herb users, hibiscus tea promotes good appetite and good health.
Herb enthusiasts call the appropriate hibiscus as “Glorious Hibiscus” perhaps because it has a “Flower Power” to give you not just brilliant flowers pleasing to the eyes but also numerous medicinal benefits to promote wellness and good health.
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