Roselle extract

Roselle extract is the flower of the mallow family plant Roselle, which has the functions of calming the liver and reducing fire, clearing heat and reducing inflammation, promoting fluid and thirst, reducing blood pressure and fat, waking brain and calming nerves, and removing free radicals.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa is originally from Central America and introduced into different tropical regions. This plant is currently cultivated in every sub-tropical region, especially in Sudan, Egypt, Thailand, Mexico, and China.
Hibiscus is traditionally used in slightly acidic beverages like Karkade tea that doesn’t contain caffeine. In addition, the Roselle flowers have been used in folk medicine to treat numerous skin conditions thanks to their antiseptic, astringent, soothing, and toning properties.

Roselle extract

Botanical name: Hibiscus Sabdariffa
Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) flower extract CAS Number(s): 84775-96-2
Synonyms: hibiscus rosa-sinensis, hibiscus syriacus, hibiscus sabdariffa, hibiscus sabdariffa, Jamaica sorrel, red sorrel, roselle, rozelle, sorrel
Part of Used: Flower
Specifications: 5:1,10:1
Appearance: Brown red fine powder
Application: Medicine, food additives, dietary supplements, sports nutrition

Active Ingredients:

Roselle is rich in protein, organic acid, Vc, a variety of amino acids, a large number of natural pigments and a variety of minerals, Fresh calyces contain Vc0.93%, VB0.21%, protein 0.45%, ash 1.34%, pectin 1.39%, water 87.86%, carotene 0.01%, starch 1.76%, sugar (measured by glucose) 2.55%, The calyx contains 1%-1.5% of total anthocyanin (pigment), 10%-15% of organic acids such as citric acid and hibiscinic acid, 16% of reducing sugar, 3.5%-7.9% of protein, 25% of non-nitrogen substances, 11% of fiber, 12% of ash and about 1% of 17 amino acids. In addition, Roseeggplant extract contains reduced sugars, glycosides, phenols, a small amount of alkaloids, and resins.

Functions

Microcirculation enhancer
Firming
Smoothing
Botox-like
Antioxidant
Exfoliator
Antiseptic
Anti-acne
Hydrating
Skin conditioning

In addition, hibiscus acid in rose eggplant is considered to have a certain effect on the treatment of heart disease, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, etc., and can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides.

Side effects and safety of Roselle Powder Extract
Rose eggplant is relatively safe. One human study using Roselle tea prepared twice a day for 15 days in persons with hypertension specifically investigating renal toxicity failed to find any evidence of toxicity relative to either baseline or control (black tea).