Chinese Herbalism
Roselle
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Also known as Red sorrel, Karkade, luò shén huā.
Traditional cooling beverage in Africa/Asia Clinical trials support BP/lipid effects (up to 6 weeks) Avoid pregnancy/lactation per animal data & reviews Low toxicity (LD50 >5g/kg) Monitor BP with meds
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- High LDL
- Constipation
- Bladder infections
- Cardiovascular risks
- Diarrhea
- High triglycerides
- High cholesterol
- Metabolic syndrome
- High systolic/diastolic BP
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Fever
- Indigestion
- Cough
- Oxidative stress
- Liver disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Colic
- Cramps
- Debility
- Edema
- Fatigue
- Fluid retention
- Inflammation
- Muscle spasms
- Urinary disorders
- Weakness
- Digestive complaints
- Infection
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tea: 1.25-1.5g dried calyx/240mL boiling water, steep 5-10min, 3x/day (720mL max, ≤6 weeks) | 1250-1500 mg | |
| Dry extract | Dry extract 10:1: 300mg 3x/day (≤6 weeks) | 300-300 mg |
| Capsules | Capsules 1.5-4.5g/day divided | 1500-4500 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Traditional cooling beverage in Africa/Asia Clinical trials support BP/lipid effects (up to 6 weeks) Avoid pregnancy/lactation per animal data & reviews Low toxicity (LD50 >5g/kg) Monitor BP with meds
primary-actions. Roselle acts primarily as: Diuretic, Antihypertensive, Refrigerant, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory. Secondary actions include Hypolipidemic, Stomachic, Digestive tonic, Laxative, Antispasmodic.
indications. Roselle is traditionally indicated for: High LDL, Constipation, Bladder infections, Cardiovascular risks, Diarrhea, High triglycerides, High cholesterol, Metabolic syndrome, High systolic/diastolic BP, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Fever, Indigestion, Cough, Oxidative stress, and 14 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Roselle: Tea: 1.25-1.5g dried calyx/240mL boiling water, steep 5-10min, 3x/day (720mL max, ≤6 weeks); Dry extract 10:1: 300mg 3x/day (≤6 weeks); Capsules 1.5-4.5g/day divided
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