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Hibiscus esculentus (Hibiscus)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Hibiscus esculentus

synonyms: hibiscus, rose of China, Chinese hibiscus

part(s) used: outer dry calices

qualities:

affinities:

actions:

dosage:

» as a beverage

» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.

therapy:

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1

toxicity: 0

» use with caution during pregnancy due to emmenogogue and abortifacient effects (Brinker, p. 117, Farnsworth)

constituents:

footnotes

Brinker F. 1996. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, rev. 2nd ed., Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Farnsworth NR, Bingel AS, Cordell GA, Crane FA, Fong HHS. 1975. Potential Value of Plants as Sources of New Antifertility Agents I. J. Pharm. Sci., 64:535-98.

ize="8">The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, rev. 2nd ed., Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Farnsworth NR, Bingel AS, Cordell GA, Crane FA, Fong HHS. 1975. Potential Value of Plants as Sources of New Antifertility Agents I. J. Pharm. Sci., 64:535-98.