Biological activity of infusion and decoction extracts of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. calyces

Authors

  • Oyinlola O Olaokun Department of Biology, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, PO BOX 139, Medunsa, 0204, South Africa
  • Nqobile M Mkolo Department of Biology, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, PO BOX 139, Medunsa, 0204, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v49i1.49127

Keywords:

Hibiscus sabdariffa, Anti-inflammatory, Cytotoxicity

Abstract

To compare the phytochemical and biological profiles, infusion and decoction extracts of dried Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces were prepared. Infusion extract had the highest phenolic content (292.42 ± 0.62 mg GAE/g extract) and antioxidant activity (TEAC = 3.09 ± 0.28). It also potently inhibited the activities of α-amylase (58.57 ± 1.4%), α-glucosidase (66.92 ± 2.5%) and 5-lipoxygenase (58.97 ± 1.17 μg/ml). All extracts showed weak cytotoxicity as tested on Vere monkey kidney cells.

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Published

2020-03-31

How to Cite

Olaokun, O. O., & Mkolo, N. M. (2020). Biological activity of infusion and decoction extracts of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. calyces. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 49(1), 171–177. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v49i1.49127

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 1 (2020)

Section

Short Communications

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© Bangladesh Botanical Society

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