A Review on Heliotropism Plant: Helianthus annuus L.
Journal Title: The Journal of Phytopharmacology - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Nowadays, plants are used as medicinal hub for the various disease treatments and as cosmeceuticals. Helianthus annuus L. is the source of various chemical constituents which are used for the treatment of many fatal or life threatening diseases. It is one of the best plants for the antimicrobial activity. The leaves of this plant are source of maximum photochemical then other parts like seeds, stem, flower etc. This review is a pharmaceutical and medicinal update on Helianthus annuus L.
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Dwivedi A, Sharma GN
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