This aim of the review is to give an idea about various pharmacological and pharmaceutical applications of Hibiscus rosa sinensis. The article covers selected literatures that are based on the studies conducted on Hibiscus rosa sinensis. It is a very common shrub native to tropical areas. There are different varieties of Hibiscus rosa sinensis . The pharmaceutical field is more interested in the red variety as majority of the medicinal properties are shown by this. The source, distribution, chemical constituents, propagation, soil conditions, etc. are provided in the article. The various studies that have utilized Hibiscus rosa sinensis for pharmacological and pharmaceutical applications are also mentioned in this article. The pharmaceutical field mainly utilses the mucilage from Hibiscus rosa sinensis as an excipient for many formulations. The pharmacological activity of each and every part of the plant is clearly provided in this work. Overall, this gives an idea about the medicinal properties of plant Hibiscus rosa sinensis Linn.
Summary The aim of the article was to obtain maximum information about plant mucilage, its sources and applications in the pharmaceutical industry. This study focuses on the scientific articles and books available in Internet resources and college library that deal with the sources, applications, extraction and isolation of plant mucilage. Mucilage is obtained mainly from plant sources and can be isolated easily. Due to the low cost, easy availability, non-toxicity, non-irritancy, and biocompatibility, mucilage is of great demand in the field of pharmaceuticals. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L., Trigonella foenum-graecum L., Abelmoschus esculentus L, Plantago ovata Forssk. and Aloe barbadensis L. are some common sources of mucilage. The isolation methods vary depending on the part of the plant where mucilage is present. It is commonly used as gelling agent, suspending agent, binder, and disintegrant. Since it is hydrophilic in nature, chances of deterioration are higher. In this review, different mucilage sources and their isolation methods are discussed in detail. Mucilage is used as excipient in many formulations of tablets, suspensions, gels, etc. The study explores the potential of plant mucilage as an excipient in pharmaceutical formulations. The biodegradable and biocompatible properties of this inexpensive excipient make it more favourable for the newer formulation development.
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