Hibiscus sabdariffa - Roselle

Roselle, Pundi

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.

Uses

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

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

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.

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

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}}}

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

• Vishatinduka Taila as root juice extract

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Soil preparation should be deep, about 20 cm, and thorough

Commonly seen growing in areas

Temperate area, Tropical area, Subtropical area

Photo Gallery

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External Links

• Hibiscus sabdariffa on encyclopedea britanica
• Hibiscus sabdariffa on hort.purdue.education
• Hibiscus sabdariffa L. in the treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia: a comprehensive review of animal and human studies