Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
Other Names: Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow and shoeblack plant.
Hibiscus flowers exhibit dominant traits, boasting a diameter of approximately 6 inches and showcasing a diverse array of colors. Characterized by their bell-shaped blooms, these flowers feature a stamen arranged in a spiral pattern, accompanied by a clearly discernible pistil.
Medicinal Uses:
- Treating loss of appetite
- Colds
- Heart and nerve diseases
- Upper respiratory tract pain and swelling (inflammation)
- Fluid retention
- Stomach irritation and disorders of circulation
- Diuretic to increase urine output.
