Roselle 300g | Luo Shen Hua 洛神花

Luo Shen Hua (洛神花), dried roselle hibiscus, 300g. Deep crimson calyces that brew into a tea of extraordinary colour — ruby red, sharply tart and refreshing hot or iced.

• 300g of dried roselle hibiscus calyces
• Botanical name Hibiscus sabdariffa
• Brews an intense ruby-red colour
• Bright, sharp, cranberry-like tartness
• Excellent hot or iced, with or without honey

Traditional use of Roselle

Roselle came into Chinese use via the south and is treated in dietary therapy as a cooling, fluid-generating item — which is why it is most often drunk in hot weather.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Luo Shen Hua · Chinese 洛神花 · also written 玫瑰茄 · botanical name Hibiscus sabdariffa · English: roselle, hibiscus flower, sorrel, karkade · Cantonese: lok san fa

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.