April 2026 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, the developed polyherbal shampoo with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis exhibited good stability and cleansing properties, suggesting it may be an effective natural alternative to synthetic anti-hair fall products.
December 2021 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” In this study, researchers formulated a polyherbal hair oil using ingredients like coconut and castor oils, and reported that it boosts hair growth, reduces hair fall and dandruff, and adds shine, with minimal adverse effects compared to market formulations.
January 2016 in “MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that cultural hair care practices, such as frequent head baths and the use of Hibiscus leaf powder, may help prevent hair loss in Malayalam girls compared to Andhra girls.
March 2024 in “Journal of medicinal plants studies” This review comprehensively examines the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant, detailing its distribution, physical and chemical properties, bioactive compounds, ethnomedicinal uses, and potential toxicity, providing a broad understanding of its characteristics and health implications.
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April 2009 in “Food Chemistry” This review examines the pharmacological evidence and bioactive compounds in Hibiscus plants, supporting their potential importance for developing treatments for chronic and degenerative diseases, though more research is needed.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” In this review, the authors summarize the phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, highlighting its various benefits such as hypotensive and anti-inflammatory effects, while noting the need for more research on its specific mechanisms and potential toxicities.
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May 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” This review discusses the phytochemical, pharmacological, and medicinal properties of Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn. and reports no new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” The herbal hair serum with rosemary, hibiscus, and neem is safe and effective for hair care.
October 2022 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This review summarizes Hibiscus rosa Sinensis's phytochemistry, pharmacology, and medicinal uses, noting various beneficial effects and the need for further research on its phytochemicals and clinical applications.
This study formulated and evaluated a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis herbal gel, identifying a 20% concentration as superior in physical properties, suggesting its potential as an alternative drug delivery system.
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November 2016 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study found that ethanolic leaves extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. exhibited strong antioxidant activity and enhanced wound healing properties in mice, showing reasonable safety in toxicological evaluations without severe alterations.
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November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, showing effects comparable to the standard drug metformin.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy & Chinese Medicine” This study focuses on analyzing the pharmacognostical and phytochemical properties of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. leaves, aiming to improve the identification and authenticity of this widely used medicinal plant and its applications in enhancing herbal medicine efficacy.
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January 2016 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This study found that a herbal formulation optimized with specific concentrations of plant extracts showed promising antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur.
This review highlights the therapeutic potential of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, detailing its significant medicinal value for treating various conditions such as wounds, infections, and diabetes, attributed primarily to its bioactive compounds like flavonoids and tannins.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study evaluated herbal hair gels made with extracts of flax seed and curry leaves, finding that the formulations offered good texture, stability, and sensory appeal while promoting healthy hair and scalp without irritation, making them suitable for regular use.
October 2023 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” This study evaluated herbal formulations, including Neem and Hibiscus soaps and medicated oil, made from certain medicinal plants in India, finding them effective for antimicrobial purposes and beneficial for skin and hair, suggesting they are suitable for public use.
June 2021 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” This article discusses the hair nutrition and growth effects of rice water and hibiscus, but reports no clinical results; it aims to understand their role in hair care.
January 2026 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” This study reported that zinc oxide nanoparticles synthesized using Tridax procumbens leaf extract demonstrated significant antibacterial and anticancer activity, showing potential for applications in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.
This study found that soups with 5% and 10% hibiscus flower were more desirable in sensory attributes and had higher β-carotene content compared to the control soup.
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October 2012 in “Free Radicals and Antioxidants” This study found that red-flowered cultivars of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis displayed the highest antioxidant activity, phenolic, and flavonoid content compared to other colored cultivars.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological and pharmaceutical applications of Hibiscus rosa sinensis but does not report new findings, emphasizing its use as an excipient due to its medicinal properties.
June 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of an herbal shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like hibiscus and henna and compared it to a common marketed shampoo, finding it effectively replaced some chemical components with safer alternatives while maintaining similar characteristics.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” In this study, researchers developed a herbal shampoo using natural plant extracts, which maintained physicochemical properties and improved hair texture without the side effects commonly associated with synthetic ingredients.
June 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” The research developed a herbal shampoo using extracts from Piper Betel and Psidium Guajava leaves, which showed potential in promoting hair growth and managing hair diseases, while replacing synthetic ingredients with safe natural alternatives.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review found that Hibiscus rosa sinensis extracts exhibit diverse medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, with minimal toxicity at high doses, though some altered blood markers, indicating a need for further research into their mechanisms and clinical applications.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the therapeutic uses and phytochemical composition of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, highlighting its potential anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and other benefits, but it also calls for more research due to observed changes in hematological and biochemical markers in toxicity tests.
November 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study describes the creation of a herbal hair oil using natural ingredients like curry leaves and hibiscus and found that the F1 oil formulation effectively reduces hair fall, removes dandruff, improves scalp blood flow, prevents early graying, and combats fungal infections.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Novel Research and Development” In this review, the authors discussed herbal hair cosmetics, highlighting natural ingredients like hibiscus and aloe vera that may nourish hair and improve scalp health without synthetic chemicals' side effects.
May 2023 in “Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders” This review describes the diverse pharmacological and phytochemical properties of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, noting its wide range of traditional medicinal uses and safety at higher extract doses.