Hibiscus seeds

Hibiscus is an herbaceous plant and its leaf infusion is widely used to treat many chronic diseases. The hibiscus shrub is a flower with a beautiful red color, and it is cultivated for decoration or production. The part used is the leaves and flowers, which are used after drying. Scientific name: Hibiscus sabdariffa. English name: Roselle. Family: belongs to the mallow family. Original habitat: South Asia (India – Indonesia) and Africa. Other names: Kleeja, Koojirati, Gharjar. Environmental conditions for cultivating hibiscus: preferred soil for cultivation: light soil that is well-drained, and it does not need to be highly fertile. Hibiscus is a summer plant, meaning it tolerates high temperatures and produces a large yield in loamy soils and is cultivated in permanent lands. Propagation: by seeds or by transplanting seedlings. Suitable months for planting hibiscus: it is planted by seed in April, and transplantation occurs after 45 days from planting. Diseases and problems that may face the plant: root rot and diseases, mold, cutworm, leaf worms, spider mites. Benefits of hibiscus: it is used as a beverage in most countries and is well known; it is a soothing drink for the stomach, aids digestion, and acts as a laxative. It is used to lower blood pressure (whether cold or hot), and it also strengthens heartbeats. How to use it: boil the dried red-colored leaves and drink their infusion, which is sour in taste and hot or cold, where sugar can be added, and it can also be cooled and sweetened. One benefit of hibiscus infusion without boiling is that it helps lower high blood pressure, improves blood circulation speed, and helps strengthen heartbeats. It also helps kill microbes, and here we warn against using it for people with low blood pressure. Another use of the hibiscus plant is as a coloring dye in chemical industries, cosmetics, and food industries as a natural and healthy colorant.