Abstract

Herbal remedies are being practiced expeditiously. The beneficial effects of these herbal remedies on health problems have been observed and experienced by humans for thousands of years. Indigenous medicinal plants are more valued because they are acquirable and have low side effects. Nutritional composition and medicinal use of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flowers have been conducted in this study. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis has medicinal properties for anti-tumor, anti- fertility, antipyretic, hypoglycemic, anti inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, CNS depressant, and hypertensive activity and is a primary ingredient in many herbal teas. Among the different bioactive compounds contained in the flowers, polyphenol compounds are of the utmost importance for their antioxidant properties. Flowers have a wide range of pharmacological actions, which may be therapeutically beneficial for overall health and wellness of population, the need of the hour is for further research in clinical aspects. Consumption of tea made from the abovementioned flower petals is being followed by a large number of people to control various lifestyle diseases. Since plants are easily available and no special conditions are required to cultivate and collect them, it could be a better choice to treat ailments.

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