Hibiscus, this plant is most often planted in front of the house as an ornamental plant. The Latin name of the hibiscus plant is called Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis, is a species of tropical hibiscus. Includes flowering plants of the Hibisceae tribe of the Malvaceae family, originally from East Asia. About the mythical red hibiscus and its explanation in the legend is mentioned in the ancient texts of India.

Myth of Red Flower Shoes

Ever since, hibiscus flowers have been eaten as salads in the Pacific Islands. In India, this flower is also used in hair care, shoe care, Devi worship and play a role in Tantra. Hibiscus is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and Chinese herbology treatments. Potential in skin care, cosmetics, functioning as an anti-solar agent.

The Ayurveda tradition calls it Japa Pushpa, this plant is a pine bush with dark green leaf features. According to modern research, hibiscus is enriched with antioxidants, vitamin C. It also contains linolenic acid, flavonoids, anthocyanins, malic acid and pectin. According to Ayurveda, flower hibiscus flower is madhura (sweet) and kashayam (astringent). This substance is very potential to reduce Kapha and Pitta.

It is important to know that hibiscus can be used as a contraceptive, so be careful in its specific use of women. This plant is efficacious as a hair conditioner, natural hair oil to overcome dandruff. Also overcome itchy scalp, hair loss, premature gray hair.

Myth of Red Flower Shoes

The myth of the red hibiscus and its explanation, why does the hibiscus play a major role in Hinduism? Flower is the main offering for the gods in a religious ceremony. Giving flowers during religious ceremonies becomes a sign of respect and love. According to mythology, Kali's hibiscus, a primordial energy manifestation. Kali is the form of Devi, the supreme mother of Hinduism. Devi is inherited by the gods, who each give a piece to create it. When he was formed, the gods worshiped him because his form was perfect.

The gods fought against the demon king Mahishasura, during the Mahishasura battle proclaiming himself the Ruler of the Universe. Line up his army in Heaven to fight the demonic army. The gods created Devi from the best to defend them, and gave him the gift of the sacred.

Shiva gave him a Trident that was pulled out of his own form. Vishnu gives a strong something, and Indra gives him the thunderbolt. Dewa Surya grants light across the pores of her skin. Varuna (the god of the sea) gave him divine gems, earrings, bracelets and lotus bouquets.

Devi was armed, he met the Mahishasura army and slaughtered him. He meets Mahishasura and kills him after a fierce battle. His anger did not subside until the fight ended, continued to rage on the battlefield. With his anger, Devi fully surrenders herself to the personality aspect associated with Kali, a goddess known for her destruction. Later, the gods realized that he had to be stopped but they were afraid.

Shiva, changing himself into a couple of Kali (men), down to the battlefield. Kali went on a rampage until he looked down and realized that he was stepping on Shiva. Devi shy because in that form, Shiva is her husband. His anger subsided and felt ashamed, stuck out his tongue. That's how Devi is often portrayed in myth.

The myth of red hibiscus represents Kali's tongue, red hibiscus is symbolic of blood (lust). He represents the form of energy, the symbolism of blood becomes the affirmation of life because it is connected to the life force that pulsates within the self.

Hibiscus flowers are used in the treatment of heart disease and lower blood pressure. Widely used in gynecological conditions such as bleeding. Chemical content is Raksha stambaka (anti-hemorrhagic) reduces Pitta, is very effective in the treatment of leuccorhea and relieves menstrual pain. Also overcome hemorrhoids, urinary disorders, insomnia and skin disorders.
Source "Translated to English"

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