Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Hibiscus sabdariffa Linnbelongs to Malvaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Hammaz-al-Ahmer, Karkadeh.
The English Names for this herb are Indian Sorrel, Jamaica Sorrel, Red Sorrel, Roselle.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Karkader, Karkadieh, Karkadiyeh, Lal-Ambari, Sabdarifah.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn are Acrid, Anti-scorbutic, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Cholagogue, Demulcent, Digestive, Diuretic, Emollient, Purgative, Refrigerant, Resolvent, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic.

Leaves:

  • Anti-hypertensive
  • Choleretic
  • Diuretic
  • Emollient
  • Intestinal Antiseptic
  • Laxative


    • Fruit:
  • Acrid
  • Anti-hypertensive
  • Anti-scorbutic
  • Choleretic
  • Diuretic
  • Laxative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn are Biliousness, Fever, Cough, High Blood Pressure, Nerve Diseases.

    The Indications of Fruit of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn are High Blood Pressure, Cough, Fever, Biliousness, Calcified Arteries.

    The Indications of Decoction (seed) of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn are Dyspepsia, Dysuria, Strangury, Debility.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn is 1st order, cold and moist.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn.

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000g - 2.000g

    Herb's Description

    Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. Annual, erect, glabrous herb with purplish stem and branches. Leaves 5-7.5 cm long, cuneate at the base, usually 3-5-lobed (the lower leaves sometimes entire); lobes lanceolate or oblong, the mid-lobe is the longest, serrate, glandular on the mid-rib beneath, often blotched with purple; petioles 4-6.3 cm !ong, reddish purple; stipules 12 mm long, linear, acute. Pedicels, axillary, very short, stout, jointed near the purple base. Involucral bracts 10, lanceolate, shorter than the calyx, adnate to its base, purple. Calyx fleshy; lobes lanceolate, 3 nerved, purple and together with the involucre, accrescent in fruit. Corolla purple with darker centre. Capsules ovoid, beaked, hairy. Seeds large, black-brown, closely covered with minute stout stellate hairs

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It is native of Asia , Tropical Africa. It occurs in India, Srilanka.. Generally cultivated in hotter parts of India and Sri Lanka.
    Odor: The odor of Oil of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn is Sweetish
    Taste:
    Seed: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Constant use may give rise to acidic condition and burning sensation.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. (work in progress)