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Abstract: Roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (family Malvaceae) is one of the most important and popular medicinal plants. Roselle is native from India to Malaysia, where it is commonly cultivated, and must have been carried at an early date to Africa. It is known as karkadeh in Asia, Pundi palle in South Asia, isapa in Africa Florida Cranberry in America. Recent researches & studies shown that the use of Roselle plant in medical, food & industrial fields also. It is used in cold &warm drinks, jams & jellies. Its use as emollient, laxative, antioxidant, nutritive, antihypertensive, antifungal agent. Rosella helps in digestion, refreshing, moisturizing & used in treatment of cancer

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