Hibiscus Flower (Rosa-Sinensis)
-a Beautiful History
Eye-catching hibiscus flowers have been highly admired for their beauty since ancient times. They are used as hair decorations, as well as decorative ornaments in the home and numerous locations throughout tropical countries.The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. According to the American Hibiscus Society, this variety is the tropical hibiscus that is the state flower of Hawai’i and is regularly observed by and presented to tourists visiting the US state. Another Hawaiian tropical hibiscus fact: there are seven known species of tropical hibiscus regarded as native to Hawai’i.
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. *
Hibiscus Flower (Rosa-Sinensis) Benefits
-Ingredient in Lustrous Henna® Shampoo Powder
In many parts of Asia, in addition to being used for medicinal purposes, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is still used to stimulate thicker hair growth, prevent hair loss 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 and hair treatments. Lustrous Henna® Shampoo Powder is an all-natural herbal solution for healthy hair care and healthy hair growth. It contains a mix primarily of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and other ancient botanicals known for hair loss treatment, with beautiful results. It is available for purchase at Saba Botanical of USA.
To learn more about this amazing tropical flower, visit:
The Tropical Hibiscus
American Hibiscus Society
*See Wikipedia
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