Hibiscus Pods

Botanical Name: Hibiscus
Cultivation: Full sun in sandy soil
Colors: Pink, Red, Crimson, Salmon
Uses: Decorative and medicinal uses
Regions: Tropical and Sub Tropical regions

They are the pods of the hibiscus plant. These pods are opened pods that are thick and hardy and orangish colored.

Uses of Hibiscus Pods
Dried hibiscus pods are used in cosmetics and perfumes. They are good as insect repellent. They are used in preserving foods, assisting in digestion, providing flavor for medications.

Hibiscus esculentus is most commonly used for medicinal purposes. Dried pods are edible and have good nutritional properties. These pods are ground into powder and used for thicking stews. The dried pods are rehydrated for use in soups and stir fries.