Hibiscus:

The botanical name of this plant is Hibiscus Sabdariffa. Its common name is Roselle. Hibiscus plant has many varieties and is planted world-wide. There are over 100 cultivars or seed varieties of Hibiscus sabdariffa. The major commercial varieties are those grown in China, Thailand, Mexico and Africa, principally Sudan, Senegal and Mali and Egypt.Its Egyptian name is Karkade, which is exactly like the German name. It has many medicinal uses, together with the most appealing flavor as an herbal tea.Hibiscus is a lovely annual flower with beautiful red flowers, commonly grown in flower gardens or indoor pots.

Uses:
Hibiscus has many medicinal uses, of which some are still under research as researchers are learning everyday more and more of its use.It also serves as a very delicious beverage which is refreshing and beneficial.The medicinal uses of Hibiscus were known from a long time ago. It has a major diuretic effect. Many Egyptian now use it to lower their blood pressure, an idea maybe taken from folk medicine.It act as an antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cholagogue, demulcent, digestive, diuretic, emollient, purgative, refrigerant, resolvent, sedative, stomachic, and tonic.

 Price / lb : $ 14.0