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Brief Background:
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Hibiscus genus contains several species, many of which have been used medicinally. For instance, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
has been documented in the ancient Indian writings. Hibiscus sabdariffa has been used as a folk medicine in Canada,
and appears promising in treatment of hypertension. Hibiscus cannabinus has been studied to treat head lice, although
there is currently insufficient available evidence in this area. |
Expert Opinion and Historic/Folkloric Precedent:
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study, Hibiscus tiliaceus has been used throughout the Vanuatu archipelago to speed childbirth. Hibiscus sabdariffa
L., has been used as a folk medicine in Canada. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has been documented to have been used for
several ailments in the ancient Indian writings. |
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