Agricultural commodities such as cassia tora seeds, peanut, sesame seeds, dried split ginger ( asta & faq), dried hibiscus flower, dried lemon peel and whole dried lemon, black stone flower and olibanum gums.Trading
olibanum gum 10 KGS IN CARTON AND 15 KGS CARTON GREENISH IN COLOUR WELL DRIED FROM 3 MM TO ABOVE LUMP SIZE
Dried Hibiscus Flower Description: Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) belongs to the family Malvacea. It is an annual herb cultivated for its leaves, stem, seed and calyces. The crop is native to India but was introduced to other parts of the world such as Central America, West Indies and Africa. It is best grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Hibiscus is popularly called Zobo in Nigeria. The Nigerian hibiscus punch is made from an infusion of dried hibiscus calyxes which form at the base of flowers as they mature, this red calyxes are frequently used as a natural food coloring also make a delicious herbal punch which can be taken hot or cold. Harvest: Hibiscus sabdariffa is harvested from late October onwards. The harvest is timed according to the ripeness of the seed. The fleshy calyces are harvested after the flower has dropped but before the seedpod has dried and opened. The more time the capsule remains on the plant after the seeds begin to ripen. Specifications Features : Percentage Moisture : 5% Total Ash : 10% max Acid Insoluble Ash : 1.50% max Broken Sticks : 5% max Foreign matter : 2% max Salmonella : Negative
Hibiscus plants have vibrantly colored flowers and grow in Africa and in Southeast Asia. Nigeria and Sudan produces the best quality of hibiscus when compared to all other hibiscus from around the globe. The leaves and flowers from hibiscus plants can be used in many practical ways. The plants have distinct and varied health benefits, such as an ability to counteract upset stomach, depression, fever, bacterial infections, high blood pressure (hypertension), constipation, cold symptoms, liver disease, heart disease and even cancer. Hibiscus can also serve as a diuretic and thus can cause an increase in urine production. In addition, hibiscus helps to lower estrogen in the body, and doing so can help to regulate a womanâ??s menstrual cycle. Because hibiscus leaves contain healthy amounts of numerous antioxidants, they are help with anti-aging. It is truly incredible that one plant can provide so many benefits and adapt to such a variety of uses.These include hibiscus tea, which tastes tart and is made from hibiscus leaves, flowers and parts from the flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in cold drinks, liquid extracts, ice cream flavors and medicines. Hibiscus is also beneficial when applied to the skin for issues like wound healing and wrinkles. It can even be used on the hair as a conditioning, nurturing treatment in the form of a paste consisting of crushed hibiscus leaves and flower petals. The treatment also reduces dandruff and darkens hair color.
