Malvaceae week: RVS5: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

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Vijayasankar

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Sep 10, 2011, 2:42:38 AM9/10/11
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The most common form of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Tamil: Semparuthi). A syrup is prepared out of petals and is considered a cardinal tonic.
 
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Vijayasankar Raman
National Center for Natural Products Research
University of Mississippi

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Balkar Arya

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Sep 10, 2011, 3:31:16 AM9/10/11
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Yes Vijayasankar Ji
Callede as "Gurhal" in our area
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Dr Balkar Singh
Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology
Arya P G College, Panipat
Haryana-132103
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mani nair

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Sep 10, 2011, 9:21:44 AM9/10/11
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Nice photo. The plant parts and flowers are also used in hair oils.
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Mani.

Madhuri Pejaver

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Sep 10, 2011, 2:32:19 PM9/10/11
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Petals are used to make the hair oil. Available in market
known as Jaswala
Madhuri

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