Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linnbelongs to Malvaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Anghara.
The English Names for this herb are China Rose, Shoe Flower.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Badsha Pasand, Ghorawal, Gurhal, Jasun, Ruh Dhan.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn are Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Checks Urogenital Discharges, Exhilarant, Febrifuge, Reduces blood heat, Sudorific.

Leaves:

  • Anodyne
  • Aperient
  • Emollient
  • Laxative


    • Flower Petals:
  • Stimulate Hair Growth


    • Decoction (flower):
  • Sudorific


    • Infusion (flower):
  • Demulcent
  • Refrigerant


    • Indications

    The Indications of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn are Insanity, Palpitation, Tachycardia.

    The Indications of Root of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn are Cough, Gonorrhoea.

    The Indications of Flower Bud of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn are Immature Foetus, Vaginal Discharge, Burning Sensation, Urinary Discharges, Seminal Weakness, Piles.

    The Indications of Flower of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn are Bronchial Catarrhal Affections, Inflammations, Excessive Menstruation.

    The Indications of Flower Petals of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn are Fever, Hair Greying.

    The Indication of Decoction (leaves) of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn is Fever.

    The Indication of Decoction (flower) of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn is Bronchial Catarrhal Affections.

    The Indication of Root juice of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn is Gonorrhoea.

    The Indication of Infusion (flower) of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn is Fever.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn is 1st order, cold and moist.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.

    Compound Preparations

    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn is used in the preparation of Sherbet Gurhal compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Flower5.000g - 7.000gN/A
    Leaves5.000g - 7.000gN/A
    Root2.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. Arborescent, stem without prickles. Leaves short-petioled, ovate or ovate-lanceolate, more or less acuminate, irregularly and coarsely serrate towards the top, entire near the base, glabrous on both sides or with a few minute stellate hairs on the nerves beneath; stipules lanceolate-subulate, glabrous. Pedicels axillary, solitary, very long, as long as, or longer than the leaves, jointed above the middle. Involucrul bracts 5-7, about half as long as the calyx, lanceolate* glabrous. Calyx divided almost to the middle, puberulous with very minute stellate hairs, lobes 2 cm long, lanceolate. Corolla 7.5 cm in diameter, tubular below, red; petals, thrice as long as the calyx. Staminal tube extended far beyond the petals. As extremely variable species, there are single and double forms and as to colour, the flowers may be orange, yellow, crimson, bright red, magenta or of other colours

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of China . Cultivated widely in Asia.
    Odor: The odor of Flower Bud of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn is Pleasant
    Taste:
    Flower Bud: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use is harmful for individuals with catarrhal affections and to those with cold temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. (work in progress)