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Specimen profile
China Rose
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis · Malvaceae
Skt · Japa — “The flower used for meditation and chanting”Hindi · GurhalMal · ChemparathiTam · Sembaruthi
A vibrant evergreen flowering shrub known for its cardiovascular and hair health benefits.
It is a perennial ornamental shrub with glossy green leaves and large, trumpet-shaped flowers. In Ayurveda, the red variety is specifically preferred for its cooling and astringent properties. It grows extensively throughout tropical and subtropical regions of India.
Identification markers
Large red 5-petaled flowers with a prominent long central staminal column and serrated ovate leaves.
Rasa
Kashaya, Tikta
Guna
Laghu, Ruksha
Virya
Sheeta
Vipaka
Katu
Prabhava
Keshyam (promotes hair growth)
Dosha effect
PK-