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Rosella Flower Petals Contain Many Compounds
Plants Rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn) Has more than 300 species that grow and spread in non-tropical and tropical regions. This plant is generally grown as an ornamental plant and some of them believed to have medical properties, one of them is Red or Rosella Rosella. The results showed, Rosella flower petals contain many compounds, namely citric acid, malic acid, vitamin C, antioxidants, proteins and flavonoids. Flavonoid called gossypetine, hibiscetine and sabdaretine have to work. as antioxidants, ie activities that can fight free radicals. Free radicals are destructive of the body cells that cause cell growth that is not normal. Leaves, fruits, and seeds and also acts as a diuretic, anti-ulcer, and pain relief Rosella petals can also be overcome in the heat, canker sores, high cholesterol, ,hypertension heart problems, constipation, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, and prevent blood cancer. A very popular way, which is dried rosella flowers can be used in a way brewed hot water and added sugar water to taste like tea brewing. Rosella fresh flowers are also used to be various forms of food such as pudding, salad mix, jams, syrups and candied dye.