Many Uses for Hibiscus

There are 5000 varieties in China rose or shoe flower, Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa sinensis). There are many uses of hibiscus, including beauty tips, medicines and dyes. Do you know that some tribes are using this flower for cancer? Many colors of Hibiscus are available. Of all these white one has much importance in medicine.

Many Uses for Hibiscus

1. The chemicals in hibiscus flower helps in growth of hair. It reduces dandruff and makes the hair black.
2. The natural oil in this flower acts as a good conditioner.
3. This flower can be used as natural dye for hair.
4. The oil in this flower can be applied to the skin of patients who are suffering from cellulite which makes the skin to glow.
5. The ash obtained by burning the flower and leaves of this flower can be applied to eyebrows which glazes them black.
6. This flower can be used as shoe polish by rubbing it on the shoe.
7. Hibiscus flower can be used as contraceptive. The oil from this flower is used for abortion in some tribes in Jamaica.
8. Jamaicans use this flower in herbal tea as it contains many minerals and vitamins.
9. The juice from these leaves and flowers can regularize the menstrual cycle.
10. Ayurveda says the medicine made from its roots can be used as a prevention of venereal diseases.

Read the article to learn more about the uses of Hibiscus.