1PRES, Institute of Pharmacy, Loni, Tal - Rahata, Dist - Ahmednagar
2Pravara Rural College of Pharmacy, Loni, Tal - Rahata, Dist - Ahmednagar
3Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Loni, Tal - Rahata, Dist - Ahmednagar
*Corresponding Author E-mail: dattatraya_thorat@rediffmail.com
Online published on 27 April, 2021.
The phytochemical analysis of Hibiscus cannabinus showed the presence of phytosterols, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, steroids, alkaloids, saponins, lignans, essential oils, glucosides such as cannabiscitrin, cannabiscetin and anthocyanin glycoside. The pharmacological studies revealed that Hibiscus cannabinus possessed cytotoxic, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiulcer, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, immunological, haematinic and hepatoprotective effects. This review will highlight the chemical constituents, pharmacological and therapeutic properties of Hibiscus cannabinus.
Chemical constituents, Pharmacology, Hibiscus cannabinus
