Plant Extraction Anthocyanin Roselle extract

Description

Roselle is associated with traditional medicine and is reported to be used as treatment for several diseases such as hypertension and urinary tract infections.

The plants are rich in anthocyanins, as well as protocatechuic acid. The dried calyces contain the flavonoids gossypetin, hibiscetine and sabdaretine. The major pigment, formerly reported as hibiscin, has been identified as daphniphylline. Small amounts of myrtillin (delphinidin 3-monoglucoside), Chrysanthenin (cyanidin 3-monoglucoside), and delphinidin are also present. Roselle seeds are a good source of lipid-soluble antioxidants, particularly gamma-tocopherol.

Application

(1). Roselle of protocatechuic acid can promote blood cell destruction;

(2). Roselle of polyphenols can promote gastric cancer cells dying;

(3). Roselle of anthocyanins may be able to promote the destruction of blood cells, inhibition of drug induced liver oxidative damage;

(4). Roselle extract can inhibit colon cancer induced by chemical substances, but also increase the glutathione with the function of protecting liver function;

(5). Roselle extract can regulate blood pressure and improve sleep.

Function

(1). Applied in food field, can be used as food additives to make tea and produce beverages, which rich in vitamin C;

(2). Applied in pharmaceutical field, contain anthocyanins can eliminate free radicals, alleviate aging;

(3). Applied in cosmetic field, can be made into a variety of preparation, such as antibacterial agents, digestive, laxative, stomachic.