Botanical Study
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A Comprehensive Study of Hibiscus subdariffa
Hibiscus subdariffa
Family: Malvaceae
Synsepalous (complete fusion of two or more sepals)
An involucre resembling the calyx but consisting of a whorl of bracts that is exterior to the calyx or results from the union of the sepal appendages
Composed of five large petals that are typically red, pink, or yellow
Fleshy, pointed lobes with firm texture
Slightly acidic
Sour, refreshing
Found in calyx and epicalyx
Cluster crystals of calcium oxalate
Lignified fibres and spiral, lignified vessels
Near the veins
Non-glandular
Large, straight, unicellular arms
Multicellular uniseriate structure, situated near the margin
Delphinidin and cyanidin derivatives
Citric, malic, hibiscus acid
Mucilage, vitamin C, flavonoids
In coughs and sore throats
Used in beverages and syrups
As mild antihypertensive agent
As emollient and mild laxative
As sedative, slightly diaphoretic and digestive
As blood alkalinizer
Weight-reducing agent
As a substitute for tea and coffee
It may have an antifertility activity
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