Ayurvedic Herbs: Hibiscus

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Hibiscus

  • Latin Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

  • Plant Family: Malvaceae

  • English Name: Hibiscus

  • Sanskrit Name: Japa, strengthens devotion to japa, mantra recitation

  • Part Used: flowers

  • Taste (Rasa): astringent

  • Energetics (Virya): cooling

  • Post-Digestive Effect (Vipaka): sweet

  • Dosha: PK- V+ (in excess)

  • Tissues (Dhatu): plasma (rasa), blood (rakta), muscle (mamsa), nerve/bone marrow (majja), reproductive (shukra [male], artava [female])

  • Systems (Srotamsi): circulatory (rakta vaha srotas), female reproductive (artava vaha srotas), nervous (majja vaha srotas)

  • Actions: alterative, hemostatic, refrigerant, emmenagogue, demulcent, antispasmodic

  • Precautions: severe chills, high Vata

  • Preparations: infusion, powder

References

Frawley D, Lad V. The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine. Twin Lakes, Wisconsin: Lotus Press; 2001.