Effect of extraction methods of karkade using water or water with 2% citric acid on some chemical and physical properties has been carried out. Extraction methods were carried out for 15min up to 24 hrs at 5 to 100 C. T.S.S. content was found to be increased by increasing the period of extraction as well as by increasing the temperature. hence it was 13-36 during extraction with water and 20-55 by adding 2% citric acid during extraction. The change in refractive index was quite slight and ranged between 1.3345 and 1.3394. pH values for karkade extracted with water were 3.75-3.62. while they were 3.71-3.43 by adding 2% citric acid to extraction water.