A REVIEW ON HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS: PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND MEDICINAL USES

Nitin Mahale, Santosh Ghule, Vaishnavi Santosh Chavan, Suraj Sudhakar Ujgare*, Ronit Santosh Bhoir

The China rose, or Hibiscus rosa sinensis, is a member of the Malvaceae family. In many tropical nations, this plant is used medicinally to treat wounds, inflammation, fever, coughs, diabetes, bacterial and fungal infections, hair loss, and stomach ulcers. According to phytochemical study, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, saponins, and alkaloids are the primary bioactive substances that give it its therapeutic effects. Recent research revealed that a variety of extracts from every part of H. rosa sinensis demonstrated a broad range of advantageous effects, including anti-pyritic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, wound healing, and abortifacient properties. According to histological research, the majority of extracts from all parts of this plant did not demonstrate any indicators of toxicity at higher doses, according to the few toxicity tests. Some of the extracts did, however, change hematological and biochemical markers. As a result, more investigation is needed to separate the phytochemicals and investigate their precise mode of action. In order to identify research gaps and explore the flower's therapeutic potential through clinical trials, this review outlines the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses of this flower.