Hibiscus

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 14.12.2022

Synonym(s)

African mallow; Carcade; hibiscus sabdariffa; Rosella; Roselle; Sabdariff marshmallow; Sudan marshmallow

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Hibiscus sabdariffa is a mostly annual shrub, up to 2.5 meters tall, belonging to the mallow family (Malvaceae). Hibiscus sabdariffa is a fast-growing and herbaceous plant, mostly kept in annual culture. It is native to southeast Asia.

Phytotherapeutically used are the whole and cut dried calyxes and outer calyxes of Hibiscus flowers - Hibisci sabdariffae flos.

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

The leaves of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) are deep dark green. The large, stalked flowers are yellowish to light pink. In terms of food, the harvested calyxes, which are characterized by their pleasant taste, are used to make lemonade and various desserts. A tea is brewed from dried calyxes, which is called 'carcade'.

HMPC: Not processed

ESCOP: Not processed

Commission E: Negative monographNaturopathy
: Hibiscus sabdariffa is parent plant of Hibisci flos, the officinal (DAB9) hibiscus flowers (no recommendation from Commission E).

Cosmetics: Hibiscus sabdariffa extract (INCI) is the mallow flower extract used in cosmetic formulations and.

Authors

Last updated on: 14.12.2022

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles