Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn

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

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.

The pharmacological actions of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn's Fruit are Acrid, Anti-hypertensive, Anti-scorbutic, Choleretic, Diuretic, Laxative.

The pharmacological actions of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn's Leaves are Anti-hypertensive, Choleretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Intestinal Antiseptic, Laxative.

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

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

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

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

Odor: The odor of Oil of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn is Sweetish.

Taste: Seed: Bitter.

The substitute of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn is Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.

The active constituents of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn are Malic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Potash, Tartaric Acid.

The active constituents of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn's Fruit are Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Oxalate.

The antidotes of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn are Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).