Rose-flowered Hibiscus

(Confederate Rose)
Sanskrit: स्थलकमल • Botanical: Hibiscus mutabilis Linn.

Sthala Padma (Hibiscus mutabilis) is a land lotus - a hibiscus variety with flowers that change color from white in the morning to pink and then deep red by evening. It is called 'Confederate Rose'. The flowers are large, double-petaled and beautiful. The plant has broad lobed leaves. It grows as a large shrub or small tree. The flowers are used in Pitta disorders and bleeding conditions. Dose: 5-4 inches flowers; Churna 1-2 tola. Verse: 12-13.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Mucilage, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins
Also Known As
English: Confederate Rose, Cotton Rose Hibiscus
Sanskrit: स्थलकमल, स्थलपद्म
Hindi: स्थलपद्म, गुलचारणी

What is Rose-flowered Hibiscus (Sthala Padma / स्थलपद्म)?

Sthala Padma (Hibiscus mutabilis) is a land lotus - a hibiscus variety with flowers that change color from white in the morning to pink and then deep red by evening. It is called 'Confederate Rose'. The flowers are large, double-petaled and beautiful. The plant has broad lobed leaves. It grows as a large shrub or small tree. The flowers are used in Pitta disorders and bleeding conditions. Dose: 5-4 inches flowers; Churna 1-2 tola. Verse: 12-13.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
  • Mutrala (diuretic)
  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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