128 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study found that the petroleum ether extract from the leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated more effectiveness in promoting hair growth in rats compared to the extract from its flowers.
24 citations
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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.
22 citations
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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.
19 citations
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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.
11 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Functional Foods” This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, with effects comparable to metformin.
10 citations
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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.
5 citations
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February 2020 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” In this study, ethanol extracts of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves were found to promote hair growth in mice, with 10% concentration shown to be most effective over a 25-day observation period.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Research Journal of Science and Technology” This review discusses the therapeutic applications of Hibiscus rosa sinensis and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight its potential in herbal medicine.
4 citations
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October 2017 in “Indian drugs” This study isolated and characterized several chemical compounds from the leaves and flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, using spectral data and chemical reactions for structure elucidation.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” This study found that ethanolic extract of Hibiscus rosasinensis flowers may act as a hair growth retarding agent in female rats, potentially useful for hair removal products.
1 citations
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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.
1 citations
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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.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Bioactive compounds in health and disease” This study found that anthocyanins from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis petals reduced oxidative stress and increased antioxidant enzyme activity in the livers of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Medico-Legal Update” This study found that phenolic extract from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flowers significantly decreased testosterone, progesterone levels, and androgen receptor expression in male rats over 60 days.
1 citations
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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.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo containing fenugreek and hibiscus and found it had good cleansing action, stable foam, satisfactory pH, and caused no skin irritation, suggesting it may be an effective alternative to synthetic shampoos.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using Fenugreek and Hibiscus extracts and found that it provided effective cleansing, stable foam, a satisfactory pH, and no skin irritation, suggesting it as a potential alternative to synthetic shampoos.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” This review explores both traditional Ayurvedic uses and modern scientific findings on Japa Pushpa (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), suggesting it may benefit cardiovascular health and metabolic balance as a herbal tea, but emphasizes the need for further clinical validation.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a polyherbal antidandruff shampoo using medicinal plant extracts and found it exhibited significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, including activity against bacteria and fungi linked to scalp infections, suggesting it as a natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that the polyherbal anti-dandruff shampoo formulated from medicinal plants like Azadirachta indica and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated significant antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, including effects against dandruff-causing microorganisms, suggesting it could be a natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review outlines the medicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, noting its wide-ranging effects like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but also calls for more research on its safety and precise mechanisms given some extracts affect hematological and biochemical markers.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the diverse therapeutic properties of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, and notes that while most extracts showed no toxicity, some altered biological markers, necessitating further research to explore its medicinal potential through clinical trials.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review summarizes the medicinal properties and bioactive compounds of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, highlighting its various pharmacological uses such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-depressant effects based on previous studies conducted on this plant.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review article outlines the various pharmacological and therapeutic benefits of Hibiscus rosa sinensis, noting its use in treating a multitude of ailments such as inflammation, diabetes, and infections, with bioactive substances like flavonoids and alkaloids being key to its efficacy.
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.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Veterinary Science” In this animal study, hibiscus leaf simplicia ointment was found to protect red blood cell levels and promote better hair growth in UV-exposed rats, though it did not maintain normal skin histology; the ointment showed no significant acute dermal toxicity.
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.
December 2023 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” In this study, Hibiscus rosa-sinesis flower extract was found to contain 0.33% quercetin according to HPTLC analysis and 0.37% according to HPLC. Heavy metals measured were within acceptable limits, supporting the standardization of the plant material for efficacy and safety testing.
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.