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SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
HINDI NAME: Gurhal
ENGLISH NAME: Hibiscus
FAMILY: Malvaceae
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Hibiscus has Pitta balancing and Kashaya (astringent) properties. The taste of hibiscus is sweet and astringent, with a cooling potency, or energetic effect on the body. These characteristics make it ideal for pitta and kapha doshas, but it can aggravate vata if used excessively.
HEALTH BENEFITS & USES
- Assist in the control of bleeding in piles.
- Encourages hair growth.
- Removing excess heat from the body
- Helps the kidneys function properly.
- Supports the female reproductive system
- Aids in weight management.
- Supports liver health and a healthy circulatory system
- Helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure level.
- It aids in the maintenance of normal cholesterol levels.
PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS
- Use only after getting a patch test, to avoid any allergic reaction to the skin.
HOW TO USE
- Take ¼-/2 tsp of hibiscus powder mixed with warm water or honey to drive the herb's healing properties deep into the body's tissues.
- Simply steep ½ teaspoon hibiscus in a cup of hot water for 5–10 minutes before straining. Replace this herbal tea with your milk-based caffeinated coffee.
- For healthy hairs, use hydrating Healthy Hair Hibiscus Oil, which contains Hibiscus as well as Bhringaraj, Brahmi/Gotu kola, Amalaki, and Rose.
- Make a face mask with hibiscus powder and water, adding chickpea flour if desired, to promote clear, healthy, radiant skin.
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