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ABSTRACT

The HIBIS-COOL™ Thermal Relief Patch and Cap represents a breakthrough in sustainable pediatric healthcare by integrating traditional ethnobotanical knowledge with modern biodegradable polymer science. While commercial fever patches effectively provide localized cooling, they are predominantly composed of non-biodegradable synthetic polymers that contribute to environmental waste and often fail to provide comprehensive thermal regulation for the entire cranial region. This innovation utilizes the natural mucilage extracted from Hibiscus leaves (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), a plant traditionally revered in Malaysia for its cooling properties, to create a high-performance bio-hydrogel. Through a precise formulation of hibiscus extract, halal gelatin, and glycerin, the team developed a 100% organic cooling medium that is both skin-friendly and environmentally compostable. To address the limitations of standard forehead patches, the project introduced a specialized ergonomic "Cooling Cap" featuring a strategic tri-pocket internal system designed to target the forehead, crown, and occipital regions. Experimental results conducted by the Year 6 researchers at SK Danau Kota demonstrated that this multi-point cooling approach maintains a consistent temperature reduction for up to four hours, significantly outperforming traditional wet towel applications and matching the efficacy of synthetic alternatives without the ecological footprint. By bridging the gap between ancestral medicinal wisdom and contemporary biotechnology, HIBIS-COOL™ offers a cost-effective, scalable, and zero-waste solution for fever management, positioning itself as a viable eco-friendly contender for the global health and wellness market.