Archive for June 6th, 2008

Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Latin Name: hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Alternative Name: garden hibiscus, chinese hibiscus
Forms Available: flower, root, leaf
Hibiscus - hibiscus rosa-sinensis, hibiscus sabdariffa - the flowers, leaves and root are all used medicinally. The flowers are used to treat painful menstruation, they relax the uterine muscles, they also reduce excessive bleeding. The flowers are demulcent - phlegm loosening. The root [...]