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Hibiscus Sabdariffa

Ain Shams University · Phase 1 active Biologic ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 3/100

Hibiscus Sabdariffa is a Biologic drug developed by Ain Shams University. It is currently in Phase 1 development.

Hibiscus sabdariffa is being studied as a potential intervention for reducing emotional eating, as well as for its effects on overweight or obesity, hormonal changes, and food cravings. The beverage form of Hibiscus sabdariffa is being compared to a placebo in clinical trials to assess its efficacy.

Likelihood of approval
9.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameHibiscus Sabdariffa
SponsorAin Shams University
ModalityBiologic
PhasePhase 1

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Hibiscus Sabdariffa

What is Hibiscus Sabdariffa?

Hibiscus Sabdariffa is a Biologic drug developed by Ain Shams University.

Who makes Hibiscus Sabdariffa?

Hibiscus Sabdariffa is developed by Ain Shams University (see full Ain Shams University pipeline at /company/ain-shams-university).

What development phase is Hibiscus Sabdariffa in?

Hibiscus Sabdariffa is in Phase 1.

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