What is it about?
This review chronicles the physiological effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa (sorrel) on body systems, showcasing its effects on diabetes, hypertension, and many other illnesses, chiefly due to its anthocyanins. It also highlights the need for more physiologic sorrel research and publication in the Caribbean.
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Why is it important?
Doses of sorrel as low as 1 mg/kg b.w. have proven beneficial to blood pressure, lipid profiles, skin, ageing, extension of lifespan, kidney dysfunction, micturition threshold, and cancer cell lines. These areas require greater exploration. Additionally, while much of the research focused on the cardiovascular and endocrine systems, the nervous, hematopoietic, urinary, integumentary, musculo-skeletal, and reproductive systems are under-investigated.
Perspectives
The anthocyanins in sorrel provide an avenue to investigate the mechanism of action of Hibiscus sabdariffa in mitigating various ailments. I trust that this report will excite readers to further explore the use of sorrel and that researchers will be motivated to investigate the effects of sorrel on cancer cell lines and other areas of interest. I also trust that raising awareness to areas of deficiency in sorrel research will trigger additional research.
Garsha McCalla
University of the West Indies
Read the Original
This page is a summary of: Physiologic Effects of Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Sorrel) on Biological Systems:
Advances in Sorrel Research, The Natural Products Journal, January 2024, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/0122103155273914231206094057.
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