Hibiscus Flower
Hibiscus Flower
Loose dried hibiscus flower petals. Traditionally used for relaxation, antioxidants, and other great health benefits.
Spiritual Uses: Love, beauty, fertility, passion
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Wikipedia Excerpt
Herbal Actions
- Uterine Tonic
- Antihypertensive
- Antioxidant
- Cardio tonic
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Astringent
- Diuretic
- Demulcent
Traditional Medicinal Uses
- Antioxidant
- Lower cholesterol
- Lower blood sugar
- Reduce swelling
- Diuretic
- Lymphatic Issues
- Hair Loss: topical use works best
- Insulin Resistance
- Wound Healing
Cautions and Drug Interactions
Cautions and Contraindications
If pregnant, use with caution
If having surgery, stop taking 1-2 weeks before, as it can destabilize your blood sugar levels and blood pressure under anesthesia
If on blood pressure or diabetes medication, take with caution and monitor your levels to be sure they don't lower too much
Drug Interactions
- People taking chloroquine for the treatment or prevention of malaria should avoid Hibiscus sabdariffa products, it may mess with the efficiency
- Moderate- Diabetes and high blood pressure medications. Monitor closely
- Simvastatin (Zocor), Diclofenac (Voltaren, others), Losartan (Cozaar)
History and Fun Facts
Several hundred species of hibiscus are known
Many parts of the plants are used for food or medicine
Harvesting
Flowers typically only last a day and are harvested about a week after the plant has started blooming
Typical Dosages
No known dosage for adults, it is generally considered safe to use
Spiritual Uses
- Peace
- Lust
- Abundance
- Love
- Fertility
- Beauty
- Strength
- Enhance psychic abilities
- Divination
- Harmonizes polarizing energies
Planet
Venus, Mars
Element
Water, Fire