❤️ Hibiscus (Jamaican Sorrel)

Botanical Name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
Also known as: Roselle • Sorrel • Red Tea • Florida Cranberry
Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family – not related to ragweed)
Origin: Africa, cultivated throughout the Caribbean and tropical regions
Parts Used: Dried Calyces (the red flower petals)
Primary Use: Internal

✨ Description

Rich in color, bold in flavor, and steeped in tradition, Hibiscus — known across the Caribbean as Sorrel — is more than just a festive drink. It’s a cooling, cleansing, and heart-strengthening herbal tonic that brings vitality to both body and spirit.

Bursting with antioxidants, Vitamin C, and natural acids, Hibiscus supports healthy blood pressure, circulation, and liver function, while refreshing the body from the inside out. Its tart, cranberry-like flavor makes it as delicious as it is healing — a perfect blend for both wellness and celebration.

In Caribbean culture, Sorrel tea is shared during holidays as a symbol of life, joy, and renewal — and that’s exactly the feeling this herb brings to every cup.

🍵 Dried Herb Uses

As a heart, blood, and beauty tonic:

Blood Pressure Support: Helps maintain normal circulation and cholesterol levels.
Liver Cleanse: Supports detoxification and fluid balance.
Antioxidant Protection: Rich in Vitamin C and anthocyanins for radiant skin and strong immunity.
Cooling & Refreshing: Reduces internal heat and quenches thirst.
Mood & Energy: Gently uplifts while calming tension.

Directions (Internal Use):
Steep 1–2 teaspoons of Hibiscus in 8–10 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes.
Drink hot or chilled with honey, ginger, or lime.
For a true Caribbean Sorrel experience, simmer with fresh ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and orange peel, then sweeten to taste.

💧 External Uses

Hair Rinse: Adds shine and promotes growth when used in herbal hair teas.
Skin Toner: Rich in fruit acids to gently exfoliate and brighten complexion.
Bath Soak: Revitalizes and softens skin with its mineral content and natural color.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Love & Joy: Opens the heart and invites passion and warmth.
Vitality & Creativity: Reignites energy flow and emotional confidence.
Celebration & Connection: Symbol of life, community, and abundance.

Affirmation:

“I flow with love and vitality — my energy is as radiant as the red Hibiscus bloom.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

Hawthorn Berries or Rosehips – for heart and circulation support.
Ginger or Cinnamon – for warmth and digestion.
Lemongrass or Mint – for cooling and refreshment.
Soursop Leaf or Sorrel Root – for deeper Caribbean blends.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Hibiscus (Jamaican Sorrel) is sun-dried in the Caribbean, hand-harvested at peak bloom when the calyces are deep crimson and bursting with flavor.
Naturally caffeine-free, non-GMO, and full of antioxidants — no artificial color, just pure island energy.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

Taste: Tart, fruity, and floral — similar to cranberry.
Energetic Profile: Cooling, moistening, cleansing.
Pairs well with: Ginger, Rosehips, Lemongrass, or Mint.

⚠️ Warnings

May lower blood pressure — use caution with hypertension medication.
Avoid excessive use during pregnancy.
Best enjoyed in moderation for daily wellness.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Hibiscus, or Sorrel, is the heartbeat of the islands — bold, beautiful, and full of life.
It cools the body, lifts the spirit, and connects us to the rhythm of the Caribbean sun.
Drink it for health, for joy, or just for the color it brings to your day.