Hibiscus (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) Cut & Sifted Flowers

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Hibiscus (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) Cut & Sifted Flowers HERB COMMON NAME :  Hibiscus HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Hibiscus Sabdariffa OTHER NAMES :  Rosella, Roselle, Rose Mallow, Jamaican Sorrel, Java Jute, Kharkad, Graxa, Gumamela, Shoeflower, Tulipan, Flor de Jamaica, Wanjo, Bunga Raya, Flower of Celebration, Rose of China, Carcade FAMILY :  Malvaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Water Planet: Venus Day: Friday Direction: West Zodiac Sign: Taurus Chakra: 2nd Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) Energy: Yin Gender: Feminine Sabbat or Holiday: Beltane / May Day / Walpurgis (April 30 – May 1) ; Lupercalia (February 15) ; the Great Rite ; the Full Flower Moon (May) Deity or God / Goddess Association: Ganesh, Kali   Parts Used:  Flowers Description:  Hibiscus is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and North Africa noted for its large and colorful flowers. As such, the plant is now cultivated in tropical and semi-tropical regions throughout the world. In the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda, hibiscus is used in multiple concoctions to cure a variety of ailments including hair loss, anemia and skin inflammation.  Hibiscus flowers can boost collagen levels in your scalp to nourish the hair follicles and promote hair growth. Hibiscus may even help reactivate dormant hair follicles, promoting growth of new hair. Today, the tea has become popular as a way of boosting vitamin C, aiding digestion and healing the liver. Dieters or persons with kidney problems often take hibiscus herb as a natural diuretic. Hibiscus flower herb contains antioxidants that may help reduce the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries and reduced blood cholesterol levels, and therefore reduce the risk of heart disease. The vibrantly colored flowers add color to teas, soft drinks and other beverages. Hibiscus flowers are usually added to tea blends or used to flavor various alcoholic beverages, including certain beers. Tea made from the flowers is a popular beverage throughout the Caribbean and Mediterranean, and is often combined with rum or other spirits. In the Caribbean, sorrel tea is combined with beer to produce a popular beverage called Shandy Sorrel. The dried flowers are also used in cooking. In Australia, Burma, Nigeria and Trinidad, the whole buds are made into jam or jelly. In the Philippines, hibiscus is an ingredient in Polynesian Chicken Stew. In India, hibiscus is used to flavor soups and chicken and fish. In Egypt, it is traditional to toast the bride and groom with a drink made from hibiscus flowers at weddings. Historical Uses:  alopecia, hair loss, baldness, anemia, skin inflammation, boost collagen, digestion, liver function, liver disease, kidney problems, high cholesterol Mystical Attributes:  This beautiful equatorial plant has been linked with all things feminine for thousands of years. In witchcraft, it is used to reconnect with your inner self, attract romantic love, and restore balance to your feminine side, no matter what your gender. A Hawaiian woman who wears a hibiscus in her hair is signaling her availability for marriage, according to which side she wears her flower on. The blossoms have also been used in love incenses and sachets. They are placed in wreaths in marriage ceremonies in the tropics. The flowers of a red hibiscus are brewed into a strong red tea which is drunk for its lust-inducing powers. In Egypt, hibiscus tea is forbidden to women because of its ability to induce lust.  Wiccans and other magical folk have also noted this tendency, and have used hibiscus in spells to bring on passion, love and lust. Hibiscus is excellent for gently encouraging inner sight and strengthening clairvoyance.  The petals are particularly good for scrying. Sorcerers in Dobu in the Western Pacific divine in a wooden bowl of water onto which are placed a few Hibiscus flowers. Because hibiscus strengthens psychic abilities, it is an attractant to good spirits and a protection against negativity and malevolence. Mystical Intentions:  femininity, female empowerment, attraction, romance, love, love spells, passion, lust, sensuality, sexuality, sexual desire, sexual energy, sexual freedom, sex magic, marriage, insight, foresight, clairvoyance, scrying, psychic ability, divination, communicating with the dead, protection from evil, protection from negative energy Other Uses:  Decoct for use in soaps, shampoos and other formulations for skin and hair. Add to tea blends, jams, baked goods, soups and salads. Hibiscus is a natural colorant and flavoring agent in the food and beverage industries.   Taste & Smell:  Hibiscus flowers have a mildly sweet, fruity and slightly tangy flavor. Pair with spices, dried fruits and other flowers. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Hibiscus sabdariffa is a species of Hibiscus native to the Old World tropics. It is an annual or perennial herb or woody-based subshrub 7–8 feet tall. The leaves are deeply three to five-lobed, 3–6 inches long, arranged alternately on the stems. The flowers are 3–4 inches in diameter, white to pale yellow with a dark red spot at the base of each petal, and have a stout fleshy calyx at the base, 0.39–0.79 inches wide, enlarging to 1.2–1.4 inches, fleshy and bright red as the fruit matures. It takes about six months to mature. Hibiscus is best suited to sunny tropical climates with a well-distributed rainfall of 1500 – 2000 mm yearly, from sea-level to about 600 m altitude. Hibiscus prefers a well-drained humus rich fertile soil. The hibiscus plant does best in a permeable soil, a friable sandy loam with humus being preferable; however, it will adapt to a variety of soils. Sow seed in early spring in a warm greenhouse. Germination is usually fairly rapid. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. If growing them as annuals, plant them out into their permanent locations in early summer and protect them with a cold frame until they are growing well. If hoping to grow them as perennials, then it is better to grow them on in the greenhouse for their first year and to plant them out in early summer of the following year. Cuttings can be taken from half-ripe wood, in July/August and placed in a cold frame. Harvest the calyx of the hibiscus (the part left after the bloom has dropped off), separate the seed pod from the calyx and then dry for later use. May be dried whole, cut into pieces or ground into a powder. Store dried hibiscus in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Contraindications & Toxicity: Hibiscus may be intercropped with peanuts. Occasionally, fragments of peanut shells may be present.     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. Some may also not be safe for topical application, or even be safe to touch while unprotected. Always use proper safety precautions when using our products. 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