Hibiscus Flowers C/S - Fu Rong Ye - Hibiscus sabdariffa - ORGANIC - Fair Trade Certified
Latin Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
Harvested: Burkina Faso
History/Folklore: This herb has a LONG history of use in Northern Africa and Sudan. Egyptians would drink this to cool their body down, and relax the nervous system. In Africa, the Hibiscus is a symbol used for the perfect wife/mother. It was brought to the Caribbean via slave trade, and acted as a reminder of home (Africa), and was a staple food and medicine that could be used, and was known widely by those from Africa.
In China, it is given to both men and women, and resembled the fleeting nature and beauty of fame and self glory.
It is the national flower of Malaysia and used as a hair dye, nail polish in India and is associated with their Goddess Devi where it is used in tantric practices.
Key Actions: Mild Laxative, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Digestive, Heart Tonic, Anticancer
Key Constituents: Citric acid, Malic acid, tartaric acid, Hibiscus acid (Allo-hydroxycitric acid), Alkaloid, Anthocyanins, Quercetin, Vitamin C, Calcium, Chromium
Uses: This herb is known to help with lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, lowering blood pressure, coos the body, boost milk production, constipation, supports immune health, assists in losing weight, uterine cramping, UTIs, Worms, leukorrhea, edema, nausea, loss of appetite, candida, diabetes.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Neutral
Energetics/Flavour: Acrid
Meridians: LU, LR
Actions:
- Cools the Blood and Expels Toxins
- Resolves Edema
- Activates Channel and Alleviates pain (burns, scalds, external/internal trauma).
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