Description: English: Hibiscus: is a bushy annual plant. Parts of the flower are used to make a popular drink in Egypt called Karkade. Various parts of the plant are also used to make jams, spices, soups, and sauces. The flowers are used to make medicine.English: Hibiscus is blooming to add tropical flair to the garden, food, and health. Date: 26 November 2017, 13:01:04. Source: Own work. Author:
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27° 04′ 31.84″ N, 49° 33′ 20.32″ E View all coordinates using:
OpenStreetMap 27.075511; 49.555644. Hibiscus is used for treating loss of appetite, colds, heart and nerve diseases, upper respiratory tract pain and swelling (inflammation), fluid retention, stomach irritation, and disorders of circulation; for dissolving phlegm; as a gentle laxative; and as a diuretic to increase urine output. In foods and beverages, hibiscus is used as a flavoring. It is also used to improve the odor, flavor, or appearance of tea mixtures. How does it work? The fruit acids in hibiscus may work like a laxative. Some researchers think that other chemicals in hibiscus might be able to lower blood pressure; decrease spasms in the stomach, intestines, and uterus; and work like antibiotics to kill bacteria and worms. Licensing[
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