Guest guest Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Hello, I'm new here. I was hoping sombody would know how to make hibiscus powder. It is good for hair balding. Is any hibiscus flower okay to use? Or a certain variety only? Thank for any help you can give me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Hi, I looked through some Doc Christopher references and couldn't find anything on hibiscus powder. Also, the only thing he mentions in regards to balding is burdock. Specifically, " the roots, boiled with alkali water, provide a shampoo to help stop balding. The Burdock oil is said to be a Russian hair tonic to strengthen and encourage the growth of new hair; this is only effective if the hair follicles are simply dormant and not completely destroyed. About six to eight months are said to be needed to a noticeable change. " Maybe someone else has info on the hibiscus powder for you. Best, Kelli | | last1earth [last1earth] | Friday, February 25, 2005 4:36 PM | herbal remedies | Herbal Remedies - Newbie Question::::::How do you | make hibiscus powder? | | | | | Hello, I'm new here. | I was hoping sombody would know how to make hibiscus powder. | It is good for hair balding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 <snip> > I was hoping sombody would know how to make hibiscus powder. If you don't grow it yourself you can buy it dried at any of a multiple of sources. Run a search engine. Get it as whole (and organic;-) as you can and process it as you need it in small lots. If stored properly, flowers and leaf herbs last about a year if not ground. (Unground roots and barks have perhaps a 3 year shelf life.) Once you grind any of them I've heard varying stories, 3 to 6 months. I haven't a clue how the commercial herbal companies process their goods to give them a longer shelf life. Some people use a mortar to grind their herbs by hand. Most of my friends keep an herb designated " coffee mill " . I have a high powered food blender that can grind whole grains if need be. How do you intend to use the hibiscus powder, consume it as is or process it farther into an infusion, tincture, oil, or what? > It is good for hair balding. I imagine a better question would be " what is causing the baldness? " . What is the etiology of the adventure? Baldness is only a symptom. What is causing the baldness? > Is any hibiscus flower okay to use? Or a certain variety only? The botanical safety handbook I use called it a class 1 herb. Class 1 are herbs that can be safely consumed when used appropriately. Penel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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