Hibiscus: what it does, by goal, and the dose that worked
What the 40 human studies of hibiscus we graded show for each goal, the dose that worked, and the products that hold it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
What it does, by goalMembersThe top 1 of 1 goals
2 of these 40 human studies gave hibiscus by drip, not by mouth.
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved in studies 40 studies, 24 showed an improvement, 4 found none, 9 pooled analyses, 2 by drip, injection or inhaler | 40 | 250 mg |
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Products – highest ranked firstMembersThe top 1 of 1
Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 250 mg to 10 g a day.
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Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
What is hibiscus good for?
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How much hibiscus a day?
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Can I take hibiscus with my meds?
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →