Phytotherapy

Hibiskusblüten

Hibiscus sabdariffa · Roselle · Karkade

Mechanism

Die getrockneten Kelche der Roselle enthalten organische Säuren (u.a. Hibiscus- und Zitronensäure) und Anthocyane (Delphinidin- und Cyanidin-3-sambubiosid). Humane Meta-Analysen belegen eine moderate, dosisabhängige Senkung des Blutdrucks (PMID 34927694; PMID 39870328), diskutiert u.a. über Hemmung von ACE und Renin-Angiotensin-System durch die Anthocyane. Kontrollierte Pferdestudien fehlen; die kardiovaskuläre Übertragung auf das Pferd ist unbelegt. Der Zuckergehalt ist niedrig, weshalb Hibiskus - anders als die süßen Trockenfrüchte dieser Charge - stoffwechselseitig unkritischer ist (green).

Cautions

· Keine equinen Wirksamkeits-/Sicherheitsdaten
· Theoretisch blutdruck- und diuretisch wirksam (Humandaten) - bei Nieren-/Kreislaufmedikation zurückhaltend
· Ausgeprägt säuerlich - Akzeptanz variabel

Sources

349276942022 - A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa on blood pressure and cardiometabolic markers, Nutrition Reviews

398703282025 - Efficacy and safety of Hibiscus sabdariffa in cardiometabolic health: an overview of reviews and updated dose-response meta-analysis

Equiterna Score

58/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7.2/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

DosageGetrocknete Blüten/Kelche ca. 10-30 g/Tag als säuerlich-aromatische Teekraut-/Futterbeigabe; Zuckergehalt gering.

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidenceemerging

Usage note

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