Comparative Pharmacological Evaluation of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Leaf Extract and Eclipta Alba Bark Extract
October 2022
in “
International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research
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TLDR Hibiscus leaf extract is better for diabetes, and Eclipta alba bark extract is better for antioxidants.
The document compares the antidiabetic and antioxidant activities of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract and Eclipta alba bark extract, which are commonly used in combination in hair tonics and poly herbal formulations. The study utilized the starch iodide method to evaluate antidiabetic activity and the phosphomolybdate assay method for antioxidant activity. The results indicate that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract exhibits greater antidiabetic activity, while Eclipta alba bark extract has superior antioxidant activity.