HIBISCUS herbs FLOWER dried herbs for aromatherapy strengthens

Hibiskus - susz do aromaterapii, kwiat, 15 g

Dried hibiscus flower in a package with a net weight of 15 g, prepared by the Toruń brand HempBio as an aromatherapy herb. This is a raw material that you will recognize immediately by its color: deep cherry, almost purple petals that, when crushed, release a distinctly tart, fruity scent - completely different from the herbal, green profiles of the rest of this shelf. The producer packs it in a pharmacy box with a seal, light-resistant and airtight, with a Boveda packet inside, and declares the raw material as pure, without additives, sourced from organic farming. What the producer declares pertains to both the raw material and the packaging: one ingredient, no additives, and a box designed to ensure the material reaches you in the same condition it left the warehouse.

Ingredients

The composition is single-ingredient. Below is what the producer states about the raw material on the product card, along with a list of "Additional Features" quoted from their own declaration:

• Suszony kwiat hibiskusa - jeden surowiec, bez mieszanek i domieszek
• The producer describes the material as pure, without additives
• Deklaracja pochodzenia: produkt rolnictwa ekologicznego
• No sugar, no colorants, no preservatives, no lactose, and no casein
• No gluten, no GMOs, alcohol-free, vegan, and vegetarian

Flower petals behave differently when crushed than leaves or buds, and it's worth knowing this in advance. They are thin and quickly release moisture, which means that too dry material crumbles to powder in your fingers, while too moist material clumps together - and this is why the producer includes a Boveda packet in the box, which either releases or absorbs moisture depending on what is lacking. The scent here is also different from the rest of this shelf: tart, fruity, closer to dried fruits than to herbs. The name on the card is customary, and under the term "hibiscus" several plants with different scent profiles are traded, so when buying this herb, you are specifically purchasing this profile: tart and fruity, as described above.

Specification

• Form: dried flower petals, to be crushed before use
• Masa netto: 15 g
• Packaging: pharmaceutical, hermetically sealed box designed for storing medicines
• Seal: a seal confirming that the packaging has not been previously opened
• Protection from light: light-resistant box - the manufacturer points out that UV radiation degrades plant material.
• Inside: Boveda packet - two-way humidity regulator.
• Storage by the manufacturer: airtight, light-resistant containers, temperature not exceeding 18 °C
• Manufacturer's declarations from the product card: alcohol-free, dye-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, iodine-free, casein-free, preservative-free, lactose-free, pure (without additives), organic product, vegan and vegetarian
• Manufacturer: HempBio, Szymańskiego 12/44H, 87-100 Toruń

How to use

The producer describes this raw material as an herb for aromatherapy and provides one specific tip: before use, the material should be thoroughly crushed with a good grinder, as only then does it heat evenly. The temperature value given below comes from an industry compilation, not from the product card:

• Grind the petals with a grinder - the more even the material, the more even the heating.
• Industry temperature charts for vaporizing herbs indicate around 175 °C for dried hibiscus - treat this value as a starting point.
• Start from the lower range of your vaporizer's capabilities and gradually increase the temperature
• After each use, close the box and leave the Boveda sachet inside

Hibiscus is also used simply for fragrance - in an open container or in a sachet - and for this, no equipment or temperature is needed.

For whom

This herb makes sense for someone who composes their own aromatic blends and is looking for a tart ingredient to break up the herbal and green profiles of other raw materials. Hibiscus provides a distinct fruity accent, and in addition, a color that is visible in the blend to the naked eye - this can be important when you want to distinguish between several of your own compositions. The net weight of 15 g for such a light raw material as dried petals means a large volume package, so one box lasts a long time. However, this is not a product for someone looking for hibiscus to brew as tea or for culinary purposes: the producer describes it as an aromatherapy herb, and that is its declared role. For teas, we have a separate shelf in the store, described with the producers' own declarations. The declaration on the label is more important here than the name of the plant itself, as the same species can be sold for several completely different purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended vaporization temperature for hibiscus?

Industry compilations of herb vaporization temperatures indicate about 175 °C for dried hibiscus, and we cite this value as a starting point, clearly stating that it comes from an industry compilation, not from the product card. Start from the lower range of your vaporizer and gradually increase the temperature, observing the scent. The producer adds one tip: the material should be thoroughly crushed with a grinder beforehand.

How does hibiscus differ from other raw materials in this line?

By profile and color. The scent is tart and fruity, closer to dried fruits than to herbs, so in a blend, it acts as an accent breaking up the green notes of lavender or passionflower. The petals are deeply cherry, almost purple, and are visible in the composition to the naked eye - by the color alone, you can distinguish your own blends.

What is the sachet in the box for?

It is Boveda, a two-way humidity regulator: it releases moisture when there is too little in the package and absorbs it when there is too much. With thin flower petals, this has practical significance, as dried-out material crumbles, while damp material clumps together and is harder to grind.

Can I brew this dried material like tea?

The producer describes this raw material as an aromatherapy herb, and that is its declared role, so we do not encourage brewing. If you are looking for hibiscus for drinking, choose a product sold as tea or food-grade herb - we have a separate shelf with teas in the store, described with the producers' own declarations.

Variants and category

HempBio packages several different raw materials in the same pharmacy boxes, making it convenient to compose blends from them. From this line, we offer dried flower from lavender and dried flower from passionflower - each with its own net weight and fragrance profile. All dried flowers and plant raw materials are collected in the category Herbs.

Related articles

If you are just starting out, we explain on the blog, which herbs are suitable for vaporization and how to get started, and we explain separately, how to choose the vaporization temperature.

Safety and Storage

Aromatherapy herbs are not food, dietary supplements, or medical products. Keep the package closed, protect it from light, and store it out of reach of children and pets. If you are taking medication, pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using any plant materials. This product is intended for adults.

Aromatherapy herbs are not food or dietary supplements and do not replace a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Store the package out of reach of children and pets.

Dried hibiscus flower in a 15 g package is an ingredient for those who build their own aromatic compositions and are looking for a distinct, tart accent. We ship within 24 hours, and if you have a question about the raw material or choosing a grinder - write or call.