NUTRITIONAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OF HIBISCUS HERBAL TEA POWDER
Authors: Pavithraa P* and S.Uma Mageshwari

ABSTRACT
Background: “World Health Organization’’ has exposed that traditional health and commondrug systems are has authenticated to be more effective in health complications worldwide. Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn Is certain to emerge in the adjacent upcoming as a major participant in the growing field of herbal health supplements and medicines both in daily selfcare and in professionally managed health care system. Traditionally, Hibiscus flowers has been reported to possess antitumor properties, as well as have been used as analgesic, antipyretic, antiasthmatic, and anti-inflammatory agents. Several studies have proved the presence of antioxidant, anti-fungal, and antimicrobial properties in flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. Results: This hibiscus tea powder were analyzed by Nutrients, Phytochemicals and FESEM It indicates that the predominant compounds are 4H-Pyran-4-one, 2,3-dihydro-3,5- dihydroxy-6-methyl- (1.94%), 5 Hydroxymethylfurfural (3.17%), 1,2,3-Benzenetriol (89.55%), ?-D-Glucopyranoside, O-?-D-glucopyranosyl-(1.fwdarw.3)-?-D-fructofuranosyl (3.09%), ?-D-Glucopyranose, 1,6- anhydro- (2.25%). Conclusions: Thus each compound identified in Hibiscus Tea powder has its own biological importance and further study of phytochemicals present in this Hibiscus tea powder can prove its medicinal importance in future and can be an effective and efficient drug source in cheaper rate as it has better availability. Keywords: Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Amla, Tea powder, phytochemicals and Nutrients
Publication date: 01/12/2021
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.12.5756