Note: This is a project under development. The articles on this wiki are just being initiated and broadly incomplete. You can Help creating new pages.

Difference between revisions of "Hibiscus sabdariffa - Roselle"

From Ayurwiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(→‎How to plant/cultivate)
 
(2 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
[[File:Roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa, 2014 01.JPG|thumb|right|''Roselle'', ''Pundi'']]
 
[[File:Roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa, 2014 01.JPG|thumb|right|''Roselle'', ''Pundi'']]
 +
'''Roselle''' is a species of Hibiscus. It is native to West Africa. It is used for the production of bast fibre and as an infusion, in which it may be known as carcade.
 +
==Uses==
 +
{{Uses|Common cold}}, {{Uses|Weakness}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}.
  
−
'''Roselle''' (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of Hibiscus native to West Africa, used for the production of bast fibre and as an infusion, in which it may be known as carcade.  
+
===Food===
−
 
+
Hibiscus sabdariffa can be used in Food. Leaves are cooked as vegetable, fruits eaten raw.<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>
−
==Uses==
 
−
{{Uses|Common cold}}, {{Uses|Weakness}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
 
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
Line 30: Line 31:
  
 
===Prabhava===
 
===Prabhava===
 +
 +
===Nutritional components===
 +
Hibiscus sabdariffa Contains the Following nutritional components like - Vitamin- A, C, Thiamine (B1) Ribofl avin, Niacin (B3); Citric acid, Malic acid, Tartaric acid; Flavonoid glycoside such as cyanidin, delphindin; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>
  
 
==Habit==
 
==Habit==
Line 39: Line 43:
  
 
===Flower===
 
===Flower===
−
{{Flower|Unisexual|10–12 mm long|yellow and red|5|Flowers are axillary, solitary, regular, pedicellate}}
+
{{Flower|Unisexual|10–12 mm long|Yellow and red|5|Flowers are axillary, solitary, regular, pedicellate}}
  
 
===Fruit===
 
===Fruit===
−
{{Fruit|dehiscent|18–20 mm long|Fruit are 5-valved, non-fleshy, bright red ovoid capsule|With hooked hairs|3-4 seeds}}
+
{{Fruit|Dehiscent|18–20 mm long|Fruit are 5-valved, non-fleshy, bright red ovoid capsule|With hooked hairs|3-4 seeds}}
  
 
===Other features===
 
===Other features===
  
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
−
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
 
  
 
==Where to get the saplings==
 
==Where to get the saplings==
Line 54: Line 57:
  
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
−
Soil preparation should be deep, about 20 cm, and thorough. Seed, 11–22 kg/ha depending upon the soil, is drilled about 15 cm by 15 cm at beginning of rainy season, mid-April in India, planting to a depth of about 0.5 cm. Broadcasting is not recommended because of uneven stand, land, and hence lack of uniformity in fiber. <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
+
Soil preparation should be deep, about 20 cm, and thorough. Seed, 11–22 kg/ha depending upon the soil<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>. Roselle is available from October to December<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>. 
  
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
Line 61: Line 64:
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
−
 
 
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) in Siwa Oasis.jpg|Buds
 
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) in Siwa Oasis.jpg|Buds
 
File:กระเจี๊ยบแดง Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. วงศ์ MALVACEAE (3).jpg|Flower
 
File:กระเจี๊ยบแดง Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. วงศ์ MALVACEAE (3).jpg|Flower
 
File:Terengganu roselle.jpg|Fruits
 
File:Terengganu roselle.jpg|Fruits
 
File:Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) 4.jpg|Leaf
 
File:Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) 4.jpg|Leaf
−
 
−
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
−
 
 
<references>  
 
<references>  
−
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.drugs.com/npp/roselle.html "Chemistry"]</ref>
+
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.drugs.com/npp/roselle.html Chemistry]</ref>
−
 
+
<ref name="Leaf">[https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/roselle/ Plant charecteristics]</ref>
−
<ref name="Leaf">[https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/roselle/ "Plant charecteristics"]</ref>
+
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Hibiscus_sabdariffa.html Cultivation]</ref>
−
 
+
<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat">"Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.91, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune</ref>
−
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Hibiscus_sabdariffa.html "Cultivation"]</ref>
 
 
</references>
 
</references>
  

Latest revision as of 14:51, 1 November 2021

Roselle, Pundi

Roselle is a species of Hibiscus. It is native to West Africa. It is used for the production of bast fibre and as an infusion, in which it may be known as carcade.

Uses

Common cold, Weakness, Snakebites, Curing liver disorders, Skin eruptions, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats.

Food

Hibiscus sabdariffa can be used in Food. Leaves are cooked as vegetable, fruits eaten raw.[1]

Parts Used

Sepal, Flowers, Roots, Seeds.

Chemical Composition

Per 100 g, the fruit contains 49 calories, 84.5% H2O, 1.9 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 12.3 g total carbohydrate, 2.3 g fiber, 1.2 g ash, 1.72 mg Ca, 57 mg P, 2.9 mg Fe, 300 mg b-carotene equivalent[2]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Kempupundrike, Plachakiri
Hindi Lal Ambari, Patwa
Malayalam Polechi, Puli-cheera
Tamil Simaikkasuru, Sivappukkasuru
Telugu Erragomgura, Erragonkaya
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Ambasthaki
English Roselle, Hibiscus, Jamaica sorrel


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Nutritional components

Hibiscus sabdariffa Contains the Following nutritional components like - Vitamin- A, C, Thiamine (B1) Ribofl avin, Niacin (B3); Citric acid, Malic acid, Tartaric acid; Flavonoid glycoside such as cyanidin, delphindin; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc[1]

Habit

Plant

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Leaves are usually alternate, 3 to 5 in (7.5-12.5 cm) long, green with reddish veins and long or short petioles

[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 10–12 mm long Yellow and red 5 Flowers are axillary, solitary, regular, pedicellate

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Dehiscent 18–20 mm long Fruit are 5-valved, non-fleshy, bright red ovoid capsule With hooked hairs 3-4 seeds {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Soil preparation should be deep, about 20 cm, and thorough. Seed, 11–22 kg/ha depending upon the soil[4]. Roselle is available from October to December[1].

Commonly seen growing in areas

Temperate area, Tropical area, Subtropical area

Photo Gallery

  • Buds

  • Flower

  • Fruits

  • Leaf

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Forest food for Northern region of Western Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No.91, Published by Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune
  2. ↑ Chemistry
  3. ↑ Plant charecteristics
  4. ↑ Cultivation

External Links

Retrieved from "https://ayurwiki.org/index.php?title=Hibiscus_sabdariffa_-_Roselle&oldid=56074"