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Abstract
ABSTRACTThis study aimed to investigate the phytochemical profile of Hibiscus sabdariffa to provide scientific evidence for its purported health benefits. The existence of key Phytochemical group were examined in the plant Hibiscus sabdariffa. The phytochemicals analyzed included Alkaloids, Tannins, Flavonoid, Total phenol and Oxalate. The alkaline precipitation gravimetric method were used to determine for alkaloid. Flavonoid were determined using the Harborne method while tannins were determined by Folin Denis calorimetric method. From the results obtained, Hibiscus sabdariffa contains more flavonoids (17.80%) and oxalates (12.28%) than alkaloids (4.50%), tannins (3.77%), saponins (1.60%), phenols (1.40%) and cynogenic glycosides (0.13%). The plant antioxidant properties may contribute to reduced oxidative stress and inflammation. However, more rigorous clinical trials are needed to establish definitive conclusion on its safety and dosage.
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Copyright © 2025 PETER OVIE EREMRENA. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
