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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.