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| Title: | Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn.–An overview |
| Authors: | Mahadevan, N
Shivali
Kamboj, Pradeep |
| Keywords: | Hibiscus sabdariffa
Lal-ambari
Patwa
Red sorrel
Herbal tea,
Herbal medicine |
| Issue Date: | Feb-2009 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. cl.8— A61K 36/00, A61P 3/06, A61P 9/12, A61P 39/06 |
| Abstract: | Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn. is an annual herbaceous shrub, cultivated for its flowers
although leaves and seeds have also been used in traditional medicine. The calyces of the plant are
used as a refrigerant in the form of tea, to make jellies and jams. The plant is reported to contain
proteins, fats, carbohydrates, flavonoids, acids, minerals and vitamins. The plant has been reported
to have antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, antihyperlipidemic, anticancer and antioxidant
properties. The present paper is an overview on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties
reported in the literatur |
| Page(s): | 77-83 |
| ISSN: | 0972-592X |
| Source: | NPR Vol.8(1) [January-February 2009]
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