Hibiscus Flowers vs Temu Giring

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hibiscus Flowers

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Skin and Topical

Temu Giring

Curcuma heyneana

Skin and Topical

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Hibiscus Flowers

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Temu Giring

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical ornamental hibiscus used medicinally across Africa, Asia, and Latin America for hair health, diabetes, and as a blood purifier. Different from Hibiscus sabdariffa.

An Indonesian Jamu herb used for skin health, slimming formulas, and as a blood purifier.

Active Compounds

anthocyanins, quercetin, hibiscic acid, mucilage

essential oils, flavonoids, terpenes

Traditional Uses

Hair health and growth, Blood purification, Digestive complaints, Traditional Asian medicine

skin brightening, weight management, blood purification

Modern Uses

Hair growth support, Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Anti-inflammatory

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin lightening

Adult Dosage

5-10g flowers as tea or topical oil for hair daily

3-9g dried rhizome daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy at high doses

pregnancy

Side Effects

GI upset, Rare hormonal effects

generally well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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