Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTIC ACCOUNT AND PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDIES OF HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA LINN

Sudhir S. Mulay*

Abstract

Hibiscus sabdariffa, an important medicinal plant is one of the most widely cultivated species of the family Malvaceae. The present article provides all necessary information regarding its Phytochemical investigation and Pharmacognstic study and morphological studies. The plant is used in various Pharmacological conditions like Antibacterial, Antihyperlipidemic and Antioxidants. Anti-oxidant principles from Hibiscus sabdariffa possess multiface tendness in their multitude and magnitude of activities and provide enormous scope in correcting the imbalance. Every part of Hibiscus is said to have beneficial properties that can serve humanity so the whole plant can be extensively studied for further research aspects.

Keywords: Hibiscus sabdariffa, Anti-oxidant, Antibacterial, Antihyperlipidemic Properties.