Organic Hibiscus Powder

Hibiscus powder can be used in several different ways:

• As a paste, mask or poultice: mix with other natural powders, then with hot water to obtain the desired consistency. This is the simplest and most common method of use, and can be used to make hair masks, plant shampoos in paste form, face masks, poultices, etc. In general, it is advisable to first mix the active powders, such as Hibiscus, with a 'carrier' powder such as clay or rice powder, which also helps to form a paste with a texture suitable for a mask, and with good adherence.

• Aqueous macerate (or infusion)

  Use as an aqueous phase in your hair or skin blends.

• In powder form: Hibsicus powder can be incorporated into loose or compacted powder mixtures, for make-up for example.

Cultivation

Organic, certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01

Quality

100% pure and natural, cosmetic and food quality, powder debacterialised by an innovative steam process, non-irradiated

Production process

Flower calyxes and calicula dried in the sun, then ground to a powder

Part of the plant used

Flowers (calyxes and calicules)

Botanical name

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Botanical family

Malvaceae

Benefits and properties

• Anti-ageing

• Hair dye

Country of origin

India

Other names

Hibiscus and roselle

INCI name

Hibiscus sabdariffa flower powder

Particle size

Approx. 120 Mesh

Presentation

Powder packaged in a zipped and sealed doypack

Main active ingredients

Anthocyanins, polyphenols, vitamin C, fruit acids, sugars and mucilages, trace elements (Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn…)

Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: fine powder

• Colour: dark pink to purple

• Odour: characteristic of hibiscus flowers, pleasantly acidic

• Virya: refreshing

Storage

Store away from air, moisture and light. Close the container tightly after each use.

Precautions

• Powdery and irritating product, do not use near a source of ventilation.

• It is advisable to use a mask and goggles when handling the powder.

• Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• This powder is highly active, so we recommend you always test it in the crease of the elbow 24 hours before application.

• This powder is highly active and can stain, so always use it diluted in other powders (clays, rice powder, colloidal oatmeal powder) for application to the skin.

• This powder stains, so it is not recommended for use on light or white hair.

• If you feel a tingling sensation or overheating, stop applying immediately and rinse off with clean water.

• Hibiscus should not be used during pregnancy.

• For phytotherapy uses, particularly for high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, ask your doctor for advice.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

Supplier documents

Alshami, I., & Alharbi, A. E. (2014a). Hibiscus sabdariffa extract inhibits in vitro biofilm formation capacity of Candida albicans isolated from recurrent urinary tract infections.

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 4(2), 104-108.

Alshami, I., & Alharbi, A. E. (2014b). Hibiscus sabdariffa extract inhibits in vitro biofilm formation capacity of Candida albicans isolated from recurrent urinary tract infections.

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 4(2), 104-8.

Da-Costa-Rocha, I., Bonnlaender, B., Sievers, H., Pischel, I., & Heinrich, M. (2014). Hibiscus sabdariffa L. - A phytochemical and pharmacological review.

Food Chemistry, 165, 424-443.

Hopkins, A. L., Lamm, M. G., Funk, J. L., & Ritenbaugh, C. (2013). Hibiscus sabdariffa L. in the treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia: a comprehensive review of animal and human studies.

Fitoterapia, 85, 84-94.

Qi, Y., Chin, K. L., Malekian, F., Berhane, M., & Gager, Biological Characteristics , Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Roselle , Hibiscus Sabdariffa.

J. (2005). Urban Foresty Natural Resources and Enviroment, 70813(225).

Tsai, P. J., & Huang, H. P. (2004). Effect of polymerization on the antioxidant capacity of anthocyanins in Roselle.

Food Research International, 37(4), 313-318. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2003.12.007