The rose mallow goes by many names, such as Jamaica sorrel, red sorrel, roselle, sour tea, and more, but it is advisable to be more specific when it comes to its botanical name. Its botanical name’s lower classification, hibiscus sabdariffa, may be confused with the other variations of the hibiscus. Each specification may be used to treat other ailments.
The Jamaica sorrel actually originated from tropical Africa despite having a seemingly Caribbean name. It is no longer limited to its origin, however, having spread towards other tropical regions.
What can red sorrel offer?
The red sorrel can provide alternative treatments to various health complaints, such as hypertension and constipation. The sour tea also has a minimal antibacterial effect, but not enough is known of the extent of this particular use as with other medicinal uses. Moreover, like many medicinal plants, it is prepared as teas and other drinks. The fleshy part of the flower’s calyx is even made into jellies and jams, which also comes with the plant’s healing components.
How do you use rose mallow (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) to treat anal fissure?
So, are there any medicinal treatments stemming from rose mallow that could be used to heal anal fissure or tear? You can use rose mallow (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) to treat anal fissure through the sour tea mixture. The sour tea can, as mentioned earlier, help cure constipation. For obvious reasons, you would not want to end up constipated because the affected area would end up being strained further. Constipation can cause more damage on the tear or bump. The good news is that the rose mallow, in the form of sorrel tea, can prevent constipation and also act as a mild and natural laxative.
The sour tea is not the only means of healing anal tears. You can also make use of the rose mallow plant’s extracts as ingredients in a topical lotion. Said lotion can be directly applied to the affected area to produce the softening of skin and the quicker healing and recovery of the tear.
Do you need to worry about the dosage?
Rose mallow, in its ingested form, is labelled as a food product. This means to say that it is safer than most components that are being treated as a medicinal cure. However, there is still a lot to be investigated and discovered about the rose mallow even in its popular form, the sorrel or sour tea. Extra precaution should be especially taken if you are administering the plant extracts to infants or pregnant women. This is partly due to the fact that some rose mallow-infused drinks have been found to have hallucinogenic effects. Drinking too much of these can make you feel like you are drunk with alcohol.
So, yes, you may make use of rose mallow variations, in drink or through a topical ointment or lotion, to relieve and cure anal fissures. However, dosage must be carefully thought out to avoid the drunken effects. For example, with the tea form, you can be content with only one cup at a time.
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