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Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a species of Hibiscus native to West Africa. It is known for its edible calyxes, which are used in the preparation of beverages, jams, and other culinary applications. The plant is also valued for its medicinal properties.

Description

Roselle is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows to 2–2.5 meters (7–8 ft) tall. The leaves are deeply lobed, and the flowers are typically white to pale yellow with a dark red spot at the base of each petal. The calyx is bright red and fleshy, which is the part most commonly used.

Uses

Culinary

The calyces of the roselle plant are used to make a popular drink known as hibiscus tea, which is consumed both hot and cold. In some regions, it is also used to make jams, jellies, and sauces. The flavor is tart, similar to cranberry.

Medicinal

Roselle is traditionally used in folk medicine for its potential health benefits. It is believed to have antioxidant, antihypertensive, and diuretic properties. Some studies suggest that it may help in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Cultivation

Roselle is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. It requires a warm climate and well-drained soil. The plant is usually propagated by seed and can be harvested about six months after planting.

Nutritional Value

Roselle is rich in vitamin C, calcium, and iron. It also contains anthocyanins, which are responsible for its red color and potential health benefits.

References

External Links

Roselle on WikiMD

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-'''Roselle''' ([[Hibiscus sabdariffa]]) is a species of [[Hibiscus]] native to West Africa, used for the production of [[bast fibre]] and as an infusion. It is an annual or perennial herb or woody-based subshrub, growing to 2–2.5 m (7–8 ft) tall. The leaves are deeply three- to five-lobed, 8–15 cm (3–6 in) long, arranged alternately on the stems.
+{{Infobox plant
+| name = Roselle
+| image = Hibiscus sabdariffa.jpg
+| image_caption = Roselle plant
+| genus = Hibiscus
+| species = ''H. sabdariffa''
+| authority = L.
+}}
-==Taxonomy==
+'''Roselle''' (''Hibiscus sabdariffa'') is a species of [[Hibiscus]] native to [[West Africa]]. It is known for its edible [[calyx]]es, which are used in the preparation of beverages, jams, and other culinary applications. The plant is also valued for its medicinal properties.
-The '''Roselle''' is known by several names in the scientific community, the most common of which is ''Hibiscus sabdariffa''. It belongs to the [[Malvaceae]] family, which includes approximately 244 genera and 4225 known species.
-==Cultivation and uses==
+==Description==
-Roselle is cultivated for its fibre in India, the East Indies, Nigeria and to some extent in tropical America. The stem is used as a source of fibre for papermaking, and is considered to have a greater potential than any other crop to produce fibre for ethanol production. The plant is also used as a flavouring and in making [[non-alcoholic beverages]].
+Roselle is an annual or perennial [[herbaceous plant]] that grows to 2–2.5 meters (7–8 ft) tall. The leaves are deeply lobed, and the flowers are typically white to pale yellow with a dark red spot at the base of each petal. The [[calyx]] is bright red and fleshy, which is the part most commonly used.
-The red calyces of the plant are increasingly exported to America and Europe, where they are used as food colourings. Roselle juice, with [[Vitamin C]], [[D-gluconic acid]], [[lecithin]], and [[anthocyanins]], is sold as a nutritional supplement, especially in the natural-health market.
+==Uses==
-==Health benefits==
+===Culinary===
-Roselle has been used in folk medicine as a diuretic, mild laxative, and treatment for cardiac and nerve diseases and cancer. The heated leaves are applied to cracks in the feet and on boils and ulcers to speed maturation. A decoction of the seeds is used to treat abscesses. The [[zobo drink]], a Nigerian beverage made from roselle, is known to be rich in [[Vitamin C]] and [[anthocyanins]], and has been shown to have antioxidant properties.
+The calyces of the roselle plant are used to make a popular drink known as [[hibiscus tea]], which is consumed both hot and cold. In some regions, it is also used to make jams, jellies, and sauces. The flavor is tart, similar to [[cranberry]].
-==See also==
+===Medicinal===
+Roselle is traditionally used in [[folk medicine]] for its potential health benefits. It is believed to have [[antioxidant]], [[antihypertensive]], and [[diuretic]] properties. Some studies suggest that it may help in lowering [[blood pressure]] and [[cholesterol]] levels.
+==Cultivation==
+Roselle is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. It requires a warm climate and well-drained soil. The plant is usually propagated by [[seed]] and can be harvested about six months after planting.
+==Nutritional Value==
+Roselle is rich in [[vitamin C]], [[calcium]], and [[iron]]. It also contains [[anthocyanins]], which are responsible for its red color and potential health benefits.
+==See Also==
 * [[Hibiscus tea]]
-* [[Zobo drink]]
+* [[Herbal medicine]]
-* [[Hibiscus]]
+* [[List of culinary herbs and spices]]
 ==References==
-<references />
+{{Reflist}}
+==External Links==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Roselle Roselle on WikiMD]
-[[Category:Herbs]]
 [[Category:Hibiscus]]
 [[Category:Medicinal plants]]
-[[Category:Flora of West Africa]]
+[[Category:Herbs]]
-{{Herbs & spices}}
+[[Category:Edible plants]]
-{{Medicinal plants}}
-{{Hibiscus-stub}}