Calendula officinalis, flores
Aesculus hippocastanum, flores
Verbascum thapsus, flores
Tilia cordata
Elaeagnus angustifolia, flos
Tussilago farfara, flores
Taraxacum officinale, flores
Primula veris, herba
Tanacetum vulgare, flores
Matricaria chamomilla, flores
Matricaria chamomilla, flores
Syringa vulgaris, flores, folia
Onopordon acanthium, flores
Achillea millefolium, flores
Hibiscus flower also goes by the name jamaica, sorrel, chai torsh, bissap, and many others. From Iran to Mexico to Tobago this crimson blossom has a serious fan following. Hibiscus flowers are sort of a miracle plant. The leaves are used to make healing compounds. The seeds have diuretic properties. The fibrous stems are used to make burlap. And the sepals the fleshy part that holds the flower are used for food coloring and for tisanes.
Echinacea purpurea, flores
Hibiscus flowers are the main ingredient in many wonderfully refreshing teas made around the world, especially in Mexico, Latin America, and North Africa. Recently, hibiscus has been added to many ready made teas due to its high levels of anti-oxidants, and has even become the main flavoring agent in certain sodas. The tea made from the hibiscus flower is known by many names and used in many applications throughout the world.