October 2022 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” This study compared the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract and Eclipta alba bark extract, finding that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis exhibited greater antidiabetic activity, whereas Eclipta alba demonstrated stronger antioxidant activity.
August 2022 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a combination of H. rosa-sinensis L. and B. racemosa extracts produced the most hair follicles in stress-induced alopecia in male Wistar albino rats.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This review discusses the diverse medicinal uses and pharmacological aspects of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Linn and highlights the need for further research on this plant.
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.
March 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Chemistry” In this study, researchers analyzed a herbal shampoo containing Momordica charantia extract and Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis, noting it could support collagen development and hair growth. The shampoo, tailored to various hair and scalp conditions, was confirmed free of certain harmful heavy metals.
January 2020 in “Archives of Pharmacy Practice” This study found that Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf extract promoted hair growth in rats more effectively than its flower extract, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative for hair growth treatments.
November 2019 in “Journal of Health and Allied Sciences” In this study, the petroleum ether extract of Maharanga bicolor and Hibiscus rosa sinensis in Aloe vera gel showed improved hair growth initiation and completion times in rats, suggesting potential hair growth-promoting activity.
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.
This study found that a 10% hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic demonstrated better hair growth activity than 2% minoxidil in rabbits but caused eye irritation.
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January 2014 in “Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study reported that the aqueous root extract of Hibiscus rosa sinesis significantly reduced inflammation in carrageenan-induced paw edema in swiss albino rats.
This study found that the crude extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves, whether irradiated or not, showed significant antioxidant activity without causing toxicity in rats, suggesting gamma radiation may enhance its therapeutic properties.
August 2023 in “Innovare journal of Ayurvedic sciences” In this in vitro study, methanolic extracts of Mangifera indica and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated significant inhibitory activity on α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes, suggesting their potential usefulness in diabetes management due to their comparable effects to the standard drug acarbose.
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September 2025 in “Plant Science Today” This study reported that an herbal formulation containing aqueous extracts of Hibiscus rosa sinensis and Vitex negundo demonstrated promising antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic activities, indicating potential health benefits and applications in managing autoimmune diseases.
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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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April 2017 in “Scholar Science Journals - International Journal of Biomedical Research” The researchers reported that a hydroalcoholic extract of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis flowers was more effective than glibenclamide in reducing blood sugar levels in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits, and demonstrated superior antioxidative and lipid-lowering effects, suggesting potential as an alternative antidiabetic treatment.
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.
July 2026 in “Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies” In this study, methanolic extracts of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis showed higher phenolic and flavonoid content, as well as greater concentrations of gallic acid and quercetin, than aqueous extracts, despite the latter yielding more extract, highlighting the effectiveness of methanol for extracting bioactive phytochemicals.
January 2017 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” In this study, administering varying doses of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf water extract to BALB/c mice for 28 days did not result in significant changes in haematological parameters, body weight, or food consumption, suggesting no noticeable toxicity effects in the tested conditions.
January 2026 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” In this study, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract was used to formulate and evaluate herbal cosmetic creams for their antioxidant properties, stability, and effectiveness. The formulations demonstrated strong antioxidant potential, stability under various conditions, and favorable cosmetic qualities, suggesting HRS as a beneficial ingredient in skincare products.
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 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This study found that the methanolic extract of Hibiscus rosa sinensis exhibits promising 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting its potential use in the treatment of androgenic conditions like male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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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 2014 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, the researchers optimized the extraction conditions for crude polysaccharide from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves, achieving a yield of 9.66% and demonstrated strong antioxidant activities in vitro.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” In this study, a polyherbal hair serum containing extracts of hibiscus petals and amla fruits showed significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans and exhibited satisfactory stability, physicochemical properties, and potential for improving hair health and reducing dandruff.
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.
June 2025 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair oil formulation using various herbs and oils designed to counteract greying, promote hair growth, and reduce dandruff, finding that the formulation met standard values for organoleptic characteristics, grittiness, sensitivity, pH, and viscosity.
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.
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.
March 2022 in “INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH” This study found that the formulated shampoo using alcoholic extracts of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated antimicrobial and antifungal activity and met all standard evaluation criteria, offering a potentially safer alternative to synthetic shampoos without harmful preservatives like paraben.
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes preclinical and clinical information on herbal products for hair loss treatment, highlighting their mechanisms, follicular penetration, and potential side effects, suggesting they may offer alternatives to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.