The phytochemical analysis of Hibiscus sabdariffa showed that the plant contained alkaloids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins, polyuronides, cardiac glycosides, reducing sugar, carbohydrate, protein, gums, mineral, essential and volatile oils. The recent pharmacological studies showed that Hibiscus sabdariffa possessed antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, apoptotic, immunological, antioxidant, hypolipidemic, antidiabetic, smooth muscle relaxant, gastrointestinal antiinflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, protective effects, wound healing, and wide range of cardiovascular and CNS effects. The current review discussed the chemical constituent, pharmacological and therapeutic effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa.
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Author Name: ALI AL-SNAFI
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Keywords: Hibiscus sabdariffa, pharmacology, chemical constituents, therapeutic, pharmacognosy
ISSN: 0975-2366
EISSN: 0975-2366
EOI/DOI: 10.11209/ijpr/20180301
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