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Hibiscus

Hibiscus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Hibiscus, is a versatile flowering plant celebrated for its therapeutic properties. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this medicinal powerhouse offers diverse health benefits, including supporting cardiovascular health, aiding digestion, and providing antioxidant protection. Its leaves and petals are widely used in traditional herbal remedies worldwide.

Family
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Native range
Europe
Parts used
Flower
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Hibiscus

Distribution

This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found growing in the landscapes of Austria and Belgium. It also maintains a notable presence throughout the territories of Czechia-Slovakia. Finally, the distribution extends further into the central reaches of Germany.

Region Area
Northern Europe Great Britain
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary
Middle Europe Poland
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Portugal
Southwestern Europe Sardegna

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Hibiscus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Plant parts reported in Hibiscus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
  2. Journal of midwifery & women's health

Conditions

Hibiscus has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.

Conditions investigated for Hibiscus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cancer

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Hibiscus has 10 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts, extract, aqueous extracts, condiment form, hibiscus decoction.

Preparations reported for Hibiscus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Extract 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Aqueous extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Condiment form 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hibiscus decoction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hibiscus infusion 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Muesli mixtures 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Spinach 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Water extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts

  1. Brain research
  2. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
  3. Biomeditsinskaia khimiia
  4. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Extract

  1. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
  2. Journal of oral biosciences
  3. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Aqueous extracts

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Condiment form

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Hibiscus decoction

  1. Food chemistry

Hibiscus infusion

  1. Food chemistry

Methanol extract

  1. Microorganisms

Muesli mixtures

  1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Spinach

  1. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM

Water extract

  1. Heliyon