Rose-mallow
Hibiscus
Hibiscus refers to a diverse genus of flowering plants utilized across various global medicinal traditions. Historically, it has been applied to address hair loss, lower blood pressure, provide antioxidants, act as a natural laxative, strengthen children, and combat infections. Scientific evidence regarding these specific therapeutic claims is currently limited, though studies have explored its extract for photocatalytic properties and its anthocyanin stability during drying processes. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data. This information is for educational purposes only.
- Traditionally for
- strengthening a feeble child · lowering blood pressure
- Traditions
- Western phytotherapy
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- strengthening a feeble child
- lowering blood pressure
- providing antioxidants
- natural laxative
- fighting infections
- hair loss
What the science says
- The study found that the endogenous HcU6-14 promoter in kenaf shows higher transcriptional activity and enhances CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing efficiency compared to an exogenous promoter.
- The study found that overexpression of HcERF37 enhances cadmium tolerance in Arabidopsis, while silencing it in kenaf exacerbates cadmium toxicity.
- The study found that bioengineered Zn2TiO4 nanomaterials using Hibiscus sabdariffa extract showed enhanced photocatalytic and electrochemical properties but limited antibacterial activity.
- The smart hot air rotary drum dryer preserved more total anthocyanins than the hybrid smart solar dryer at 40°C.
- This study compared morphological and cytogenetic characteristics of four Hibiscus cultivars, revealing species-specific differences in flower size, leaf shape, chromosome numbers, and rDNA loci.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rose-mallow?
Rose-mallow (Hibiscus) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Rose-mallow traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Rose-mallow for: strengthening a feeble child, lowering blood pressure, providing antioxidants, natural laxative, fighting infections, hair loss. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Rose-mallow?
Rose-mallow appears in these traditions in our sources: Western phytotherapy.
What does the scientific evidence say about Rose-mallow?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Rose-mallow; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that the endogenous HcU6-14 promoter in kenaf shows higher transcriptional activity and enhances CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing efficiency compared to an exogenous promoter.
How strong is the evidence for Rose-mallow?
The strongest finding for Rose-mallow carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Rose-mallow safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Rose-mallow in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Rose-mallow interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Rose-mallow in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Rose-mallow?
Rose-mallow is also known as: Гибискус, Ketmie, Hibiscus.
Is Rose-mallow a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Bioengineered Zn2TiO4 nanomaterial and its effective electrochemical, antibacterial and photocatalytic responses. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genome-Wide and Transcriptomic Analyses Reveal That HcERF37 Activates HcPDR1 to Confer Cadmium Tolerance in Kenaf. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Roselle Precision Drying: Comparative Performance of Smart Rotary Drum and Solar Dryers. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Cloning and functional verification of endogenous U6 promoters for developing an efficient CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing system in kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Agro-Morphological and Cytogenetic Characterization of Hibiscus Genetic Resources: Implications for Germplasm Conservation and Interspecific Breeding. literature abstract metadata
- T3 Hibiscus CC BY-SA 4.0