Hibiscus rosa sinensis flower extract

Pharmacologically, leaves, stem and root of H. rosa-sinensis contain a remarkable quantities of flavonoids which are associated with antioxidant, fever-reducing, pain-relieving and spasm-inhibiting activities and the flower has soothing properties which are used to relieve menstrual cramps and relax spasms and general cramping. Saponins in H. rosa-sinensis bind to cholesterol to form insoluble complexes and excreted via the bile and reduces blood pressure and have been found to be potentially useful for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

Description

Hibiscus rosa sinensis flower extract is demulcent, emollient, refrigerant, aphrodisiac, emmenagogue. Can be used to control dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Decotion is used in bronchial catarrh. Fried in ghee & used for menorrhagia. As an oral contraceptive said to cause temporary/permanent sterilization. Also used as hair dye.

Additional information:

The extracts are delivered paraben free, and low bacterial count without the use of any chemical or gamma treatment. Amsar is a responsible manufacturer providing green eco friendly extracts and does not discharge solvents, gases or other hazardous materials into the environment.

Latin Name : Hibiscus rosa sinensis
Sanskrit Name : Japa
Common Name : Hibiscus / Gudhal
Family : Malvaceae
Part Plant Used : Flower
Solvent Used : Hydrolic alcohol
Storage Condition : In Double Sealed PP Bags
Appearance : Brown Paste
Organoleptic Test : Slightly astringent Taste
Odor : Characteristic Odor
Herb Ext. Ratio : 6:1
Water soluble extractives: Not less than Not less than 23%
Anthrocyanin by Harbourne method Pg.61 : Not less than 3%

References

Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants, R.N.Chopra, Pg.151
Selected Medicinal Plants of India, CHEMEXCIL, Pg.179
Medicinal Plants of India, ICMR, Vol.2, Pg.24
Indian Materia Medica, K.M.Nadkarni, Pg.630

Heavy Metals

A) Total Heavy Metals Not More Than 10ppm
B) As Not More Than 1ppm
C) Pb Not More Than 0.3ppm
D) Cd Not More Than 0.2 Ppm
E) Hg Not More Than 0.1 Ppm

Microbiological Profile

Total Plate Count : <1,000 Cfu/Gm
Mold : < 100 Cfu/Gm
Yeast : < 100 Cfu/Gm
E .Coli : Absent
Salmonella : Absent

Chemical constituents

kaempferol-7-O-[6”’-O-p-hydroxybenzoyl-beta-D-glucosyl-(1–>6)-beta-D-glucopyranoside] , scutellarein-6-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside-8-C-beta-D-glucopyranoside), anthocyanins, flavonoids, cyanidin, querecetin, hentriacontane, calcium oxalate, thiamine, riboflavin,niacin, ascorbic, citric, tartaric and oxalic acid. n-hexacosa-3-one-20, 21-diol, n -triacontane n – triacontan-15-one n –hentriacontane