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Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Family - Malvaceae Common name - Roselle, kaurah saag. Medicinal uses - 🌾The leaves are used externally as a poultice on abscesses, sores and ulcers. 🌾The juice is used as a treatment for conjunctivitis. 🌾H. sabdariffa is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, liver diseases and fevers. 🌾In large amounts, hibiscus tea acts as a mild laxative.  Sugimani Marndi (Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Bhubaneswar, India.) www.aprf.co.in