Abstract

COMPARATIVE SCREENING OF TWO HIBISCUS SPECIES BY MONOGRAPHIC, PHYTO CHEMICAL INCLUDING BIOLOGICAL STUDIES

C. Lavanya Vasavi, A. Siva Jyothi, P. Sravani, T. Pranav Chand, S. K. Adil, *Dr. R. Ramasubramania Raja and Dr. K. Harinadha Baba

Abstract

The present research work was carried out by standardization of Hibiscus cannabinus and Hibiscus sabdariffa leaves. They were standardized using various pharmacognostical and phytochemical parameters. Pharmacognostical screening includes macroscopical parameters, microscopical parameters (transverse section), fluorescent analysis, physicochemical parameters were performed and values were reported. The extraction and identification of phytochemical screening. Finally larvicidal activity was performed using larva of Aedesmosquitoes. Due to presence of open drainages in Nellore, larva were available easily. Hibiscus sabdariffa showed more potency towards larva of Aedes than that of Hibiscus cannabinus. We hope that our research work will be useful for further research scholars in their future studies. Well developed countries are also following herbal medicines now-a-days for no risk, without any side effects when compared to allopathic system of medicine. So, for a developing country like India where there is a huge population of poor people living who cannot afford allopathic medicines, this could be useful for day to day activities.

Keywords: Hibiscus sabdariffa, Hibiscus cannabinus, macroscopical, microscopical, larva of Aedes.