@article {10.3844/ajptsp.2009.151.157,
article_type = {journal},
title = {The Efficacy of Karkadeh Tea in Controlling Post-Prandial Blood Glucose Levels},
author = {Harrison, Adrian Paul and Cooper, Ross Gordon and Suliman, Moustafa Ahmed and AlAlami, Usama},
volume = {4},
year = {2009},
month = {Dec},
pages = {151-157},
doi = {10.3844/ajptsp.2009.151.157},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajptsp.2009.151.157},
abstract = {Problem statement: Increasing interest from the general public to use herbal remedies, exposes a considerable need to document ancient medical practices, as well as to investigate the efficacy of “ancient” compounds currently reputed to have medicinal benefits for such diseases as diabetes and obesity. Approach: In order to investigate the efficacy of “karkadeh” Roselle-Hibiscus sabdariffa tea as a means of reducing post-prandial blood glucose levels in human subjects, 10 g of dried karkadeh was brewed in 500 mL of water, allowed to infuse for 60 min and imbibed along with a high glycemic index food. Results: Data showed that in one individual, karkadeh tea taken in connection with a carbohydrate based breakfast meal resulted in a significant increase (17%; p},
journal = {American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}