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 …

Edible flowers contain numerous phytochemicals which contribute to their health benefits,
and consumption of edible flowers has increased significantly in recent years. While many …

Cisplatin (CIS) is a broad-spectrum anti-carcinogen that causes cytotoxic effects both in
normal and cancer cells. The purpose of this study was to test whether Hibiscus sabdariffa …

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 …

The scientific basis for the statement that plants and their active constituents play an
important role in the prevention of chronic and degenerative diseases is continuously …

Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy and toxic metal and easily absorbed by animals and plants;
subsequently, it is an environmental risk factor with several toxic effects in humans and …

The aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective role of the dietary flavonoid
quercetin on cadmium (Cd)-induced nephrotoxicity using biochemical and histopathological …

Treatment of rats with a low dose of cadmium chloride caused a significant damage in the rat
cardiac tissue indicated by the increase in the level of serum glutamate oxaloacetate …

Recently, the growing attention of the scientific community has been focused on the threat to
health created by environmental pollutants, including toxic metals such as cadmium (Cd) …

The phytochemical analysis of Hibiscus sabdariffa showed that the plant contained
alkaloids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins, polyuronides, cardiac …