A review on Traditional medicinal uses of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Abstract

    Medicinal and Aromatic Plants ( MAPS ) are the ingredients of herbal drugs, herbal preparations, and herbal medicinal products, besides traditional/ complementary medicines, house hold remedies and nutraceuticals. Over 100 million women world wide are currently using hormonal contraceptives. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis with these drugs, fertility can be suppressed at will, for as long as desired, with almost 100% confidence and complete return of fertility on discontinuation. The efficacy, convenience, low cost and overall safety of oral contraceptives ( OCS ) has allowed women to decide if and when they will become pregnant and to plan their activities. This article highlights some of the traditional medicinal uses, chemical composition, therapeutic evaluation of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.

Keywords: Antioxidants; Degenerative diseases; Hibiscus sabdariffa; Phytochemicals; Therapeutic uses.