Ingredient profile
Hibiscus
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Profile in review. This ingredient appears in concept products whose formulations and label copy are not final. Nothing here should be treated as finished label information.
Deeply tart and cranberry-like with a striking ruby color.
- Botanical name
- Hibiscus sabdariffa
- Forms we use
- Dried calyces in bright, tart blends.
- Intended role in the product
- Exact role and quantity in each HERBAL RIMEDIES product will be published with the approved formulation.
- Taste, aroma, and texture
- Deeply tart and cranberry-like with a striking ruby color.
- Traditional and cultural context
- Known as sorrel, bissap, and agua de jamaica in Caribbean, West African, and Latin American traditions — often a celebration drink.
- What current evidence does and does not establish
- Hibiscus is an active area of study. We make no claim that it treats or prevents any condition.
Traditional and cultural context is presented as history and practice. It is not a statement that the ingredient produces a health effect.
Cautions and who should check first
- Cautions
- Follow the directions on the approved product label. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
- Allergen note
- Allergen information will be confirmed against the finished product label.
- Drug interaction note
- If you take blood-pressure medication, talk with a healthcare professional before drinking hibiscus regularly.
- Pregnancy and nursing
- If you are pregnant or nursing, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
- Child use
- Do not give herbal products to children without guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.
Directions come from the label. Use the directions printed on the exact product you purchased rather than a general instruction for this ingredient.