Hibiscus - Magical & Medicinal Correspondence

Herbs & Plants
Written By Kayla

MATERIA MAGICA: HIBISCUS

According to Judy Ann Nock in The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs:

Hibiscus is native to the Far East and is believed to have originated in India or China. It was brought to Europe in the sixteenth century and is now cultivated throughout the world, where it is used in food and beverages. Characteristics Hibiscus is an annual herb bearing red flowers. It reaches a height of 4–5 feet.

Hibiscus has culinary properties; the young flowers are used in sauces, jellies, jams, and elixirs.

Infusions made from the blossoms are also consumed as a tea.

Used for invoking passion and in love magick

Hibiscus is also considered an offering of beauty and an acknowledgment of courage

According to CrystalVaults.com:

Hibiscus can be used as an aphrodisiac or to attract love.

You may also use it for protection, healing, and divination.

Hibiscus, like the Rose, is versatile and can used for many different purposes depending on the color. Red is for lust and love. White is for purification and protection. Yellow is for harmony and peace. Blue and purple are for divination and enhancing psychic abilities. 

Burning red hibiscus flowers as incense can increase the passion in a room.

Sleeping with hibiscus next to you or underneath your pillow can encourage prophetic dreams. 

From GoldenPoppyHerbs.com:

MATERIA MEDICA: HIBISCUS

Latin Name: Hibiscus spp., including H. rosa-sinensis, H. sabdariffa. H. syriacus

Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)

Part used: Flower

Energetics: Sweet, sour, bitter, cool

Actions: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antiseptic, digestive, diuretic, refrigerant, sedative, stomachic and tonic.

Uses:

  • Bladder Infection

  • Cancer

  • Constipation

  • Cough

  • Diarrhea

  • Fever

  • Hangover

  • Hypertension

  • Liver Disorders

Preparation and Dosage

Tea – 1 tablespoon for 10oz water, can be brewed as a sun tea and combines nicely with peppermint, nettle, and marshmallow

Safety considerations:

People who are very chilled should not consume hibiscus due to its cooling properties. Individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to hibiscus should avoid this herb as well. Though uncommon, using hibiscus topically can cause irritated skin, such as dermatitis. If so, discontinue your use of this herb. Do not consume while pregnant. Consult appropriate resources and professionals if breastfeeding.

SOURCES

  • Judy Ann Nock in The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs

  • CrystalVaults.com

  • GoldenPoppyHerbs.com (whose sources include the following):

    • American Botanical Council, 2000. Excerpt from Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs.

    • Hoffman, David. (2003) Medical Herbalism. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press.

Kayla

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