Hibiscus

History:

Hibiscus belongs to a family that contains no less than three hundred different species throughout the world. The brilliantly flowering herbaceous plant is native to Asia, but grows as an annual in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with many other species able to survive as a perennial in colder climates. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that rises from four to fifteen feet in cultivation, but can reach thirty feet in the wild, where it may be found in fields, on roadsides and in waste places, thriving in well-drained soil in full sun. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate-to-lanceolate, often with a toothed or lobed margin. The plant flowers throughout the year and is widely cultivated as an ornamental shrub for its exceptional beauty and brilliant, large, conspicuous, trumpet-shaped blooms of scarlet, orange, pink, white, purple or yellow. Its beauty is so magnificent that several species are counted among official regional flowers: The Hibiscus syriacus ("Rose of Althea") is the national flower of South Korea, while Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (called Bunga Raya or the "China Rose") is the national flower of Malaysia, and the Hibiscus brackenridgei is the official flower of the territory of Puerto Rico and also the state flower of Hawaii (called ma‘o hau hele). More importantly, however, this cooling, astringent flower is also highly praised for its therapeutic value (which appears to be growing every day). It is also used commercially in various parts of the world as a source of fiber; a black dye for shoes, hair and mascara; and as an ingredient in curries, chutneys, sauces and herbal teas. Hibiscus was introduced to Jamaica in the eighteenth century and reached Europe in the late nineteenth century (as Sudanese Tea) but was initially unpopular due to its blood red color. Today, it is utilized to color and pleasantly flavor most fruit-based herb teas, and the flower is used in herbal preparations.  But the best news is that Hibiscus shows great promise in the area of heart health. The flowers contain substantial quantities of flavonoids and antioxidant proanthocyanidins, which are associated with a variety of healthy applications. Other ingredients include polysaccharides and a high (15-to 30%) of simple organic acids such as citric and malic acids.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications with the use of Hibiscus Herbal Supplement.

Capsule Information:
Our Hibiscus supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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