Gudhal leaves, also known as hibiscus leaves, are the leaves of the hibiscus flowering plant. They are edible and have many uses, including:
- Herbal tea
A caffeine-free tea that’s packed with antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene.
- Skin and hair care
Hibiscus leaves can be used to make face masks and hair packs.
- Ayurveda
According to Ayurveda, hibiscus leaves can help balance pitta and kapha doshas, and support the heart and circulatory system.
- Other medicinal uses
Hibiscus leaves can help with loss of appetite, colds, heart and nerve diseases, and more.
- Hibiscus tea
Make a soothing cup of hot hibiscus tea.
- Face mask
Make a DIY face mask using hibiscus leaves and water, and optionally add chickpea flour.
- Hair pack
Make a hair pack with hibiscus leaves, aloe vera gel, and curry leaves. Apply the paste to your hair, leave it on for an hour, and then wash it out with water and mild shampoo.
- Hair oilMake a hair oil by mixing hibiscus leaves and flowers into a paste, and then adding it to a cup of coconut oil. Heat the mixture slightly, let it cool, and massage it into your hair. Leave it in for 30 minutes, and then wash your hair.
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