Hibiscus

Hibiscus rose-sinensis

Taste

Plant Parts Used

Therapeutic Properties

Ayurvedic Character

Cooling

Current Uses

The brightly colored flowers make a lovely tea and are edible. Can be distilled and used to flavor spirits. Therapeutic to kidneys and reproductive health.

Used in Spirits

Precautions

Due to its cooling effects, do not use with chills or with a strong Vata constitution.


Footnotes

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