A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Screening of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L

Abstract

Due to the rising disease burden, natural plant products are becoming popular today. The plant Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn., which belongs to the Malvaceae family, is found all over the world. In India's traditional medicine, its leaves, barks, roots, and flowers have been used to treat a variety of illnesses. Numerous studies have demonstrated the antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antiulcer, hepatoprotective, antifertility, antigenotoxic, and antiinflammatory qualities that the various sections of Hibiscus rosa sinensis plants contain, which aid in the treatment of a variety of ailments. Numerous herbal concoctions and beverages contain hibiscus rosa sinensis. Numerous studies using animal models analyze the flowers and leaves of Hibiscus rosa sinensis for their anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties. This review makes an effort to highlight the medicinal uses of Hibiscus rosa sinensis.