Author:
S. Hassoon Ali,A. Kadhim Ahmed,H. Hussein Madeha
Abstract
Medicinal plants and plants occupy a major place in the world’s agricultural and industrial production as the main source of pharmaceutical drugs or as a source of active substances that are used in the preparation of medicine. The Roselle plant Hibiscus sabdariffa L.(Malvaceae Family) is known in Arabic as “karkade” and “Roselle”. The continental regions of Africa and Asia are the original home of the Roselle. The months of March and April and proceeds to reap the fruits during the months of October to the end of December. Recent researches and studies have pointed to the use of Roselle plant in the medical, food and industrial fields. It is used in the manufacture of jellies and jams. The syrup is added to some medical preparations. It is refreshing, moisturizing, and helps digestion. It is also a useful drink in the cases of bile. It causes urination and acts as an antifungal agent. and is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, It is also used in cancer treatment.
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