CHEMPARATHI (HIBISCUS ROSASINENSIS)
Hibiscus Rosasinensis
(chembarathi is an ornamental plant seen in almost all
parts of Kerala. Its Latin name, rosa-sinensis translates into the
rose of China or Chinese rose. This flower is predominant in almost all parts
of India and China.Women and girls (of Kerala) prepare a special herbal
shampoo called chembarathi thali, by rubbing the leaves and flowers of
chembarathi against a clean rock slab. This helps them with thickly growing,
black shining hair.
Ayurveda
suggests it is good to prevent premature hair graying, hair loss, dandruff, and
other hair related problems. Its petals also form a component of hair oil
prepared at home. Coconut oil is boiled with easily available chemparathi
petals, nellikka (amalaki), etc.
Other
uses of hibiscus include regulation of menstrual cycle, avoid menstrual
cramps, and also as a contraceptive medicine. The roots of the plant are used
in the treatment of different venereal diseases.Hibiscus
rosa-sinensis comes in the plant family Malvaceae.
There
are 5000 varieties in China rose or shoe flower, Hibiscus (Hibiscus
rosa sinensis). There are many uses of hibiscus, including beauty tips,
medicines and dyes. Do you know that some tribes are using this flower for
cancer? Many colors of Hibiscus are available. Of all these white one
has much importance in medicine.
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