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It is also known as shoe flowers because traditionally used to polish shoes in Jamaica and some African countries. The juice from the petals is used in China as shoe-blacking and mascara.
Kingdom:Plantae
Class: Magnoliophyta
Order:Malvales
Family:Malvaceae
Subfamily:Malvoideae
Tribe:Hibisceae
Genus:Hibiscus
Botanical Name:Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Common Name:Tropical hibiscus, Chinese hibiscus, China rose
Popular variety:Hibiscus sabdariffa
The flowers are large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped, with five or more petals, colour from white to pink, red, orange, peach,yellow or purple and from 4–18 cm broad.These blossoms can make a decorative addition to a home or garden, but they also have medicinal uses.The hibiscus is used as an offering to goddess Kali and Lord Ganesha in Hindu worship.&nbs The medicinal value of the flower is described in the ancient science, Ayurveda and Chinese herbology. Not just flower, but also the plant and its parts are rich in phytonutrients such as pectin, flavonoids, malic acid, citric acid, etc., and can be used as well as consumed for their therapeutic benefits.
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Hibiscus extracts are used in various skin care products as they contain high levels of Vitamin C in the natural form. Since the flower also has anti-inflammatory properties, it is used in anti-acne creams too.
Health medical benefits also extend to hair care such as prevention of dandruff, itchy scalp and hair breakage. Hibiscus hair tonic can be used for the blackening and pre-mature greying of hair. Its oil is also used to promote hair growth.
A tea made from hibiscus flowers is known by many names around the world and is served both hot and cold. The beverage is known for its red colour, tart flavour, and vitamin C content.
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