Botanical Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
Other Names: Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow and shoeblack plant
The leaves of the Hibiscus plant are ovate, simple, and measure between 8 to 10.5 cm in length. Arranged spirally along a lengthy stalk, these leaves create an attractive pattern. The flowers, exhibiting a bisexual nature, are not only large and flamboyant but can also reach a width of up to 25 cm. Emerging on individual stalks from the upper leaf axils, these striking flowers boast five free petals that converge at the base, showcasing a spectrum of colors ranging from white and yellow to vibrant red.
Medicinal Uses:
- Antiseptic properties
- Anti-spasmodic properties (relieves muscle spasms)
- Blood pressure-lowering properties
- Mild laxative effect (help constipation)
- Diuretic effect (increase urine production)
- Antioxidant activity.
