Hibiscus, an Ingredient in Hair Loss Treatment and
More
"Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has a number of
medical uses in Chinese herbology. Lokapure s.g.et.al their research
indicates some potential in cosmetic skin care; for example, an extract from
the flowers of Hibiscus rosa- sinensis has been shown to
function as an anti-solar agent by absorbing ultraviolet radiation.In the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, especially the white and red, is considered to have medicinal properties. The roots are used to make various concoctions believed to cure ailments such as cough, hair loss or hair greying. As a hair loss treatment, the flowers are boiled in oil along with other spices to make medicated hair oil. The leaves and flowers are ground into a fine paste with a little water, and the resulting lathery paste is used as a shampoo plus conditioner."*
In many parts of Asia, in addition to being used for medicinal purposes, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is still used to stimulate thicker hair growth, for hair loss treatment and scalp disorders, prevent pre-mature gray and help retain natural color of hair. It acts as a natural emollient hair conditioner and can be used in mild shampoo, hair loss treatment and promote hair growth.
Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Flower Celebrated for Natural
Beauty
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, more commonly known as the Chinese hibiscus, China
rose and Shoe flower, is an evergreen flowering shrub native to East Asia. The
flowers are large, generally red in the original varieties, and firm, but
generally lack any scent. Numerous varieties and hybrids are available, with
flower colors ranging from white through yellow and orange to scarlet and
shades of pink, (and some reds so dark they appear to be black). Flowers have
both single and double sets of petals.*The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. According to the American Hibiscus Society, this is the state flower of Hawai’i and is regularly observed by and presented to tourists visiting the US state. Another Hawaiian tropical flower fact: there are seven known species of tropical hibiscus regarded as native to Hawai’i.
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Ingredient in Lustrous Henna® Shampoo Powder
To learn more about this amazing tropical flower, visit:
The Tropical Hibiscus
American Hibiscus Society
*See Wikipedia
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