Plant Original: Hibiscus Roselle
Part Used: Flower
Specification: 5:1,10:1,1%-5% Anthocyanidin, 10%~50% Polyphenols.
CAS No.: 71149-61-6
Analysis Items |
Specifications |
Appearance |
Fine Purple-red Powder |
Odor & Taste |
Characteristic |
Bulk Density |
35-55g/100ml |
Particle Size |
99% through 80 mesh |
Solubility |
Good solubility in water |
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Assay |
NLT 5% Anthocyanidins |
Loss on Drying |
NMT 5.0% |
Ash Content |
NMT 5.0% |
Extract Solvents |
Ethanol & Water |
Solvent Residues |
NMT 0.05% |
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn.) is a Hibiscus plant in the Mallow family. Calyx and bracteoles fleshy, sour, often used for jam; Stem skin fibers are used for rope laying. Flower contains rich vitamin C, not only has very good nutritional value, but also has the effect of diuresis, promoting bile secretion, reducing blood viscosity, reducing blood pressure and stimulating peristalsis of intestinal wall, so it can also be used for medicine.
It can be used to cure cough with lung deficiency and relieve bronchitis and cough. Reduce blood pressure, Hibiscus
can protect blood vessel, have the effect of reducing blood fat and cholesterol. The calyx of Hibiscus
(fresh or dry) have very effect on hangover, the flower bubble water that uses Hibiscus
after drinking and can help with hangover. The anticancer roselle protocatechuic acid (PCA) can promote the death of blood carcinoma cells. Roselle extract (Rs) could inhibit the carcinogenic effects of chemical substances (AOM) on colon cancer. The polyphenol (HPE) of Roselle can promote the withering of gastric cancer cells. The anthocyanin (HAc) of Roselle can promote the withering and perishing of blood carcinoma cells.