Hibiscus / Gudhal

Hibiscus rosa sinensis flower extract is demulcent, emollient, refrigerant, aphrodisiac, emmenagogue. Can be used to control dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Decotion is used in bronchial catarrh. Fried in ghee & used for menorrhagia. As an oral contraceptive said to cause temporary/permanent sterilization. Also used as hair dye.

Uses:- Traditional uses in China have been to make a black shoe-polish from its flower petals, or to make a woman's black hair dye. The Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis has anti-diarrhea properties. The flowers are also used for fertility treatments. In India, the flowers of the Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis are ground with henna and used as a female contraceptive. The powder of the henna and the flower are taken once a day for three to seven days to avoid contraception. There are also extracts used to affect male fertility. There has also been information found in Ancient Indian literature stating that the Hibiscus rosa-Sinensis may have positive effects on heart disease.