Hibiscus sabdariffa L.(Hs, roselle; Malvaceae) has been used traditionally as a food, in
herbal drinks, in hot and cold beverages, as a flavouring agent in the food industry and as a …

Natural waterways are contaminated due to industrialization, urbanization, population
growth etc., degrading their quality. Contaminated waterways cause numerous health and …

This study reports the phytochemical profile (phenolics, flavonoids and anthocyanins), the
antioxidant capacity and the antibacterial activity of the ethanolic extracts of a collection of …

The nutritional and bioactive composition of plants have aroused much interest not only
among scientists, but also in people's daily lives. Apart from the health benefits, plants are a …

Hibiscus extract (HE) has a strong antioxidant activity and high anthocyanin content; it can
be used as a natural pigment, also adding potential health benefits. The objective of this …

Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary study that has been developing worldwide in recent
years and has a serious impact on human life. The fact that the nanoparticles of plant origin …

Oxygen metabolism in the mitochondria is essential for biological activity, and reactive
oxygen species (ROS) are produced simultaneously in the cell. Once an imbalance between …

Functional and medicinal beverages consumption plays an important role in human health,
considering that metabolites, with a wide range of pharmacological effects, are inserted in …

Traditionally, there are some medicinal plants believed to treat diabetes, as they have been
proven in research studies to possess antidiabetic properties, such as improved insulin …

Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx is a rich source of anthocyanins and other bioactive compounds
but no study reported the effects of experimental conditions on the extraction of these …