white hibiscus flowerIn some traditional medicines, hibiscus is used to cure diabetes mellitus, wounds, menstrual disorders, anti-fertility, and kidney disorders.Hibiscus is usually known as an ornamental plant. Nevertheless, the hibiscus plant is used medicinally. Flowers are often used to dye cloth, food (jelly, dried fruit), or to rub shoes to make them shiny, so they are called hibiscus