Hibiscus rosasinensis is a medicinal plant species which grows in moist soil favorable for the growth of Aspergillus niger (fungus) too. But extract of Hibiscus rosasinensis does n’t shows inhibition zone against Aspergillus niger in PDA (Potato Dextrose Agar) media in microbiological evaluation. In other hand, the Allium fistulosum root extract having antifungal activity shows moderate zone of...

Objective: The antiulcer activity of various extracts of Hibiscus rosa sinensis leaves was evaluated in pyloric ligation induced gastric ulcer in albino rats. Method: The leaves extracts were prepared by cold maceration process with petroleum ether, alcohol and water separately. Results: Oral administration of aqueous and alcohol extracts (200 and 400 mg/kg) of Hibiscus rosa sinensis leaves wer...

efficacy of fomesafen and storm (bentazone+aciflorfen) herbicides on common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) weed control were evaluated in a randomized complete block design with four replications during 2008 in lorestan province. herbicides were applied postemergence at three trifoliate growth stage of common bean. herbicide injury on weeds reached maximum three days after treatments and common b...

In vitro studies show Hibiscus sabdariffa L., an ingredient found in many herbal tea blends and other beverages, has antioxidant properties, and, in animal models, extracts of its calyces have demonstrated hypocholesterolemic and antihypertensive properties. Our objective in this study was to examine the antihypertensive effects ofH. sabdariffa tisane (hibiscus tea) consumption in humans. A ran...

BACKGROUND The present study investigates the cardioprotective effects of Hibiscus rosa sinensis in myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury, particularly in terms of its antioxidant effects. METHODS The medicinal values of the flowers of Hibiscus rosa sinensis (Chinese rose) have been mentioned in ancient literature as useful in disorders of the heart. Dried pulverized flower of Hibiscus rosa ...

In vitro studies show Hibiscus sabdariffa L., an ingredient found in many herbal tea blends and other beverages, has antioxidant properties, and, in animal models, extracts of its calyces have demonstrated hypocholesterolemic and antihypertensive properties. Our objective in this study was to examine the antihypertensive effects of H. sabdariffa tisane (hibiscus tea) consumption in humans. A ra...

Literature is scanty on the interaction potential of Hibiscus sabdariffa L., plant extract with other drugs and the affected targets. This study was conducted to investigate the cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoforms that are inhibited by the extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. in vitro. The inhibition towards the major drug metabolizing CYP isoforms by the plant extract were estimated in human liver mic...

A commercially available microbial inoculant (Plant Growth Activator Plus) that contains 50 microorganisms, primarily bacteria, was evaluated in a soilless container substrate to determine its effects on root bacterial populations and growth response of container-grown plants at three fertilizer rates. The tropical ornamental plants included hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Double Red’), spath...

Introduction:Hibiscus esculentus is capable to produce various molecules including phenolic and flavonoid compounds, phytosteroids with antioxidant property. Therefore, it has the potential to show antidiabetic activities. Objectives: This study was aimed to evaluate the impacts of Hibiscus esculentus extract on glucose and lipid profile of diabetic rats. The flavonoid, flavonol and phenolic co...