Pharmacognostical, phytochemical and physiochemical findingsover the root extract of Hibiscus rosa sinesis [Malvacae]

The present aim of this study is to conclude the traditional approaches of the ancient healers about the plant Hibiscus rosa sinesis belonging to the family Malvacae. This Plant is a boon to us from the nature as it claims its potentiality as a wide range of herb. The investigation carried out by us was on the Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical and Physiochemical aspects of the root part of the plant as it always remained out of sight. Although the root section have also been reported to have significant activity. Morphological studies of root showed the presence of various diagnostic characters. Ash value, extractive value and moisture content was determined for quality standard of drugs. During the course of the experimental work the root part showed the presence of various phytoconstituents like flavonoids, tannins, protein, sterol etc.