AN OVERVIEW OF CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL OF HIBISCUS MUTABILIS L.

Abstract

Hibiscus mutabilis which belongs to the Malvaceae family is an ornamental plant planted widely and has its flower color change during the day. Microscopic examination of Hibiscus mutabilis leaves showed that the midrib has thick angular tissue, feathers are star-shaped, wooden bundles and libe are small, secretory hairs are multicellular. Chemical constituents of Hibiscus mutabilis include acid, anthocyanins, flavonoids, sterol-glycosides and naringenin-5,7-dimethyl-D-xylopyranosy-1-D-arabinopyranoside. pharmacological properties of extracts of leaves and flowers are antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antityrosinase, inhibit α-glucosidase, and analgesic. Traditionally, the leaves and flowers of this plant are used for the treatment of inflammation, swellings and menstrual problems.