Hibiscus Flower
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Also known as: Ambashthaki, Bissap, Gongura, Groseille de Guinée, Guinea Sorrel, Hibisco, Hibiscus Calyx, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Jamaica Sorrel, Karkade, Karkadé, Oseille de Guinée, Oseille Rouge, Pulicha Keerai, Red Sorrel, Red Tea, Rosa de Jamaica, Roselle, Sour Tea, Sudanese Tea, Thé Rose d’Abyssinie, Thé Rouge, Zobo, Zobo Tea.
History: Although the Hibiscus flower is widely known for being a beautiful garden flower and a tasty teas; however, it is also a well-known medicinal plant. Historically, the Hibiscus plant has been used as an astringent and a mucilage and has been used to treat respiratory, digestive and women’s issues.
Modern Use: Today hibiscus is recognized for both High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Maintenance.