The document discusses the classification and growth of the Hibiscus rosasinensis plant, noting that it grows in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. It describes various colors and medicinal properties of Hibiscus flowers, such as using the leaves and flowers to treat hair and the roots to treat coughs. Additionally, it outlines how Hibiscus tea can be prepared and has health benefits like lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.

1. Hibiscus for Health

2. Classification of Hibiscus rosasinensis: Kingdom: Plant kingdom Subkingdom: Tracheobionta (vascular Plants) Division : : Angiosperm (Flowering Plants) Class : Magnoliopsida Order : Malvales Family: Malvaceae Genus: Hibiscus Species: Hibiscusrosa-sinensis

3. It grows in tropical, subtropical and temperate regions of the world.

4. There are various colors of Hibiscus flowers.

5. shades of pink double sets of petals .

6. White and Red Hibiscus is considered to have medicinal properties

7. For good growth of hair Hibiscus Flowers are boiled in oil and should be applied on hair

8. The leaves and flowers are ground into a fine paste with a little water and is used as a shampoo plus conditioner for hair

9. Roots of Hibiscus plants is useful in the treatment of cough

10. Dried petals of Hibiscus is boiled in large quantity to make Hibiscus Tea

11. Hibiscus tea can be served either hot or cold. Sugar can be added to sweeten the drink.

12. It has the characteristic red color. The tea has medicinal value.

13. Hibiscus tea contains 15-30% Organic acids, including citric acid, maleic acid, and tartaric acid.

14. The characteristic deep red color is due to the presence of cyanidin and delphinidin , which is present in the flower

15. It acts as a natural diuretic for people with kidney problem if taken without sugar

16. Hibiscus tea lowers blood pressure in mildly hypertensive adults

17. Drinking hibiscus tea can reduce high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes.

18. Drinking hibiscus tea also lower blood cholesterol

19. It prevents the oxidation of LDL (Bad) Cholesterol.

20. Hibiscus Tea can be prepared in combination with lemon, ginger, mint, to give different taste and different flavor to increase its medicinal value

21. The flowers of white hibiscus when dried under the shade of neem tree and then powdered.

22. This powder is used in the treatment of all types of cancer

23. The buds of the white Hibiscus flowers if eaten raw in empty stomach should cure all the diseases.

24. Hibiscus Plant is a gift of Nature to humanity

25. Grow Hibiscus in pots in your homes and make the best use of this beautiful Nature’s Gift.

26. Images are taken from www.google.com Kausalya Janardanan