Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Tincture, Dried Flowers Liquid Extract

Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Tincture, Dried Flowers Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Hibiscus sabdariffa flowers — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

What is picked from a roselle is not the flower but the calyx: after the pale yellow hibiscus flower drops, the fleshy cup of sepals behind it swells, thickens and turns deep crimson, and it is those that are harvested, split off the seed capsule and dried. They are sharply, cleanly sour, and steep to a colour like red wine. The plant is an annual mallow of West African origin, now grown across the tropics, and the drink goes by a different name almost everywhere — bissap, karkade, agua de jamaica, sorrel.

Ingredients

Tincture: Hibiscus sabdariffa dried flowers, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Hibiscus sabdariffa dried flowers, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Take 20–30 drops (about 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 2 oz of water or juice, up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

Hibiscus may lower blood pressure. Speak to a practitioner first if you take blood-pressure medication, and stop use if you feel light-headed. Not for use in pregnancy. It may reduce how much of some medicines the body absorbs, including paracetamol and chloroquine.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.