Medicinal Properties, Applications of Hibiscus sabdariffa and the Requirement for Further Exploration

In our fast paced environment, modern technology and chemical based medicine dominates the scene of medical world. Medical breakthrough happens every second as we speak and cure for previously untreatable conditions become feasible. However, consumption of chemical based medicines comes with a number of side effects. As a result, many have moved back to using plant based preparations and concoctions which come with little or no side effects. Hibiscus sabdariffa is one such plant that has been increasingly becoming popular due to its wide range of applications. Hibiscus sabdariffa is known by different names all over the world like roselle, red sorelle, Jamaican sorelle, sorelle, Indian sorelle etc. It is mostly found in Asia, Australia and Africa and consumed in different forms. It has been used traditionally as beverage served hot and cold, as flavouring and colouring agent in the food industry, and as herbal tonics. Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts showed antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cholagogue, demulcent, digestive, diuretic, emollient, purgative, refrigerant, resolvent, sedative, stomachic, tonic, antibacterial, emollient, sedative, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, renal/diuretic effect, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic and antihypertensive effects among others. Because of its extensive range of traditional applications and effects on all the above medical conditions there is an enormous need for further investigation on this species.

@article{kshetrimayum2026,
  author  = {Kshetrimayum Stela1*, Oinam Jennifer2},
  title   = {{Medicinal Properties, Applications of Hibiscus sabdariffa and the Requirement for Further Exploration}},
  journal = {Journal of Bioresearch},
  year    = {2026},
  volume  = {3},
  number  = {1},
  pages   = {1-13},
  doi     = {https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/14521},
}