Hibiscus is best known for its infusion, also called bissap or karkadé. It has many benefits: it acts against fatigue, hypertension and even cholesterol. Hibiscus flowers also help relieve dermatological problems such as eczema, cracks and insect bites. Latin name: Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Part of the plant: flowers.
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Recommended modes of use
In lotion
Pour the equivalent of 2 tablespoons of dried flowers into 1/2 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter and let cool. Apply the preparation directly to the skin or hair.
Plants often associated
In case of' Eczema, Pruritus, Cracks, Chapped skin, Irritated skin, Bites
Recommended modes of use
In lotion
Pour the equivalent of 2 tablespoons of dried flowers into 1/2 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Filter and let cool. Apply the preparation directly to the skin or hair.
Plants often associated
In case of' Hypertension
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of plant per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day. Eat hot or cold.
Plants often associated
In case of Fatigue
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of plant per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day. Eat hot or cold.
Plants often associated
In case of Cholesterol
Recommended modes of use
In infusion
Pour the equivalent of 1 tablespoon of plant per cup of hot water, then let it infuse for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day. Eat hot or cold.
Plants often associated
Properties and active components
Properties
- diuretic
- tonic
- antibacterial (flavonoids)
- hypotensive (delphinidol-3-sambubioside, cyanidol-3-sambubioside)
- anti-inflammatory (flavonoids)
- hepatoprotective
- cholesterol-lowering (flavonoids)
Active components
- Organic acids: citric, malic, tartaric and ascorbic
- Phenyl compounds: delphinidol-3-sambubioside, cyanidol-3-sambubioside, delphinidin
- Flavonoids: gossypetin 3-glucoside, anthocyanins
- Polysaccharides: mucilages, pectins
Precautions for use
Not recommended for pregnant women.
Botanical
Hibiscus belongs to the family of Malvaceae. Annual herbaceous or bushy shrub, its erect green to reddish stems measure 1.5 m high. Its leaves are oval, dark green in color and long petiolate. In the leaf axils, flowers blossom pink flowers with dark red centers, they are composed of a fleshy calyx when mature, formed of 5 sepals. The dried fruit is in capsule.
The Hibiscus is said to originate fromAfrica, where it is mainly cultivated, notably in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Mali and Ivory Coast. The ideal climate for its production is one tropical climate. The Hibiscus flower is also the main ingredient of a bright red Senegalese drink called "bissap", consumed by locals to refresh themselves.
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