The hibiscus has antioxidant properties due to its vitamin C content. It acts as a vasodilator, helps with cardiovascular diseases, and controls cholesterol levels. It aids in the treatment of high blood pressure and liver disorders.
It has antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, choleretic, soothing, digestive, and mildly laxative properties. It contributes to the proper functioning of the digestive system and better metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. It is indicated for overweight individuals with constipation issues and elevated lipid levels. It acts as an anti-scorbutic, astringent, diuretic, antipyretic, and stomachic.
- The plant's calyces are aromatic, astringent, and cooling, with diuretic action, helping in fevers and acting against cholera.
- The leaves are anti-scorbutic, emollient, diuretic, cooling, soothing, and used as emollients for relieving cough treatment.
- Externally, they help in poultices for boils and abscesses.
- The flowers have diuretic and anti-choleric action, lower blood pressure, and strengthen intestinal peristalsis.
- The seeds are diuretic, laxative, and tonic, used in the treatment of atony.
- The root is aperitif and tonic.
Method of use: Pour one cup of boiling water over a teaspoon of dried herb, cover for 10 minutes, strain, and drink three times a day.
Product information: Organic product, origin: Egypt.
