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Gurhal (Japa) Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

In Ayurveda, Hibiscus is used to promote hair growth, prevent hair loss, prevent pre-mature grey hair, dark hair colorant
This shrub grows about 8 feet tall year around. The flowers and the leaves are harvested dried and used

for medicinal purposes.

Names

Latin name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Rosa-sinensis means Chinese Rose
English name: Hibiscus
Sanskrit / Ayurveda name: Japa
Hindi: Gurhal

Ayurveda Properties

Rasa: Sweet Bitter

White Hibiscus Rasa may also be Astringent
Virya: Cooling effect
Vipak: Sweet
Guna: Unctuous, Light
Dosha: Balance Ptta. May Aggravate Vata and Kapha
 

Internal Medicine

- Ease menstrual cramps

- Help child birth
- Regulate menstruation cycle
- May induce abortion. Used to prevent post-intercourse pregnancy

Topical applications

- Promote thick hair growth, prevent hair loss, prevent pre-mature grey hair, dark hair colorant
- Scalp massage of Hibiscus extract with coconut oil is used to treat dandruff

- Decoction may be used treat boils sores and skin eruptions