what is hibiscus
the hibiscus plant hibiscus sabdariffa is a shrub that is thought to be native to africa it has yellow flowers with a red center and should not to be confused with hibiscus acetosella the species of hibiscus that has red flowersibiscus ascetosella is not used for medicinal purposes while hibiscus sabdariffa is used for a variety of ailments its flowers fruit and calyx the cup like structure that supports the flowers are all used for medicinal purposes with the calyx utilized the most