Pure powder of dried and ground hibiscus flowers. Hibiscus hibiscus sabdariffa , also known as carcade or abyssinian pink tea, is una a large herbaceous plant belonging to the malvaceae family. Native to the west indies, it is also widespread in asia india, sri lanka and africa ethiopia, sudan . Its characteristic active ingredients are: organic acids hibiscus acid, citric acid, oxalic acid, tartaric acid, malic acid , anthocyanins, ascorbic acid, tannins, mucilage, phytosterols, and pigments which give it its characteristic deep red purple color . Hibiscus, whose ayurvedic name is jaswand, is traditionally used in cosmetic treatments to prevent hair loss and to keep hair soft and manageable, strong, and shiny. When used properly, it is also used for its excellent dyeing properties. Hibiscus offers a subtle purple hue on its own, but when combined with lawsonia or blends containing it , it is an excellent tone-enhancing agent. In fact, it is useful for achieving tones of cherry, mahogany, or cold browns. Modo directions for use: the preparation is the classic one for dyeing herbal pastes. Mix very hot water and powders until the desired consistency is reached. Una cream applicable to hair. Since hibiscus powder alone has little hold on gray hair, providing only light, transparent purple highlights, it is usually used in synergy with other stronger, more covering herbal dyes, which it uses to build its strength and provide highlights. It is, in fact, mostly used in a mixtu...