Herbal compositions that comprise one or more of extracts of hydroxycitric acid, (-) HCA and (+) HCA, from Garcinia cambogia and Hibiscus sabdariffa, and anthocyanins from Hibiscus sabdariffa; all constituent extracts at independently controlled concentrations which optionally include second therapeutic agents and pharmaceutically acceptable additives. Processes for the preparation of these herbal compositions, such processes including steps of extracting hydroxycitric acids and anthocyanins from Garcinia and Hibiscus species, reacting the hydroxycitric acid with IA and IIA group metals of periodic table, isolating the metal salt of hydroxycitric acid and drying and optionally mixing anthocyanins. Uses of the compositions that comprise extracts containing hydroxycitric acids (positive and negative isomers) and anthocyanins from Garcinia and Hibiscus species optionally along with secondary agents and pharmaceutically acceptable additives to manufacture a medicament for multiple therapeutic uses, as well as beverages and powdered beverage premixes, all of which provide healthful benefits, are also provided.