Hibiscus mutabilis ,Shalapara,Sthalapadma is widely used medicinal plant throughout India and in various systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Si ddha.In the traditional system of medicine, the various parts such as leaves ,flowers,seeds,ste ms are used as emollient, in pectoral and pulmonary complaints, stimulant and leaves applied to swelling. The present review is therefore an effort to give detailed survey of the literature on Pharmacognosy,Phytochemistry and Pharmacological activities of Hibiscus mutabilis. F amily: Malvaceae.

Hibiscus mutabilis ,Shalapara,Sthalapadma is widely used medicinal plant throughout India and in various systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Si ddha.In the traditional system of medicine, the various parts such as leaves ,flowers,seeds,ste ms are used as emollient, in pectoral and pulmonary complaints, stimulant and leaves applied to swelling. The present review is therefore an effort to give detailed survey of the literature on Pharmacognosy,Phytochemistry and Pharmacological activities of Hibiscus mutabilis. F amily: Malvaceae.