Pharmacology and therapeutic potential of Euphorbia hirta (Syn: Euphorbia pilulifera)- A review
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract:-The phytochemical screening of Euphorbia hirta revealed that the plant contained reducing sugars, terpenoids, alkaloids, steroids, tannins, proteins, fats, oils, gums, mucilages, glycoside, saponin, coumarin, cardiac glycosides, anthroquinones, flavanoids and phenolic compounds. The previous pharmacological studies showed that Euphorbia hirta exerted antioxidant, antimicrobial, sedative anxiolytic, antiepileptic, antiinflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antihistaminic, antiasthmatic, antidiabetic, anticancer, wound healing, gastrointestinal, diuretic, antiparasitic, immunological, hepatoprotective, galactogenic, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibiting and anti-dipsogenic activities. The current review discussed the chemical constituents, pharmacological and therapeutic potential of Euphorbia hirta.
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Prof Dr Ali Esmail Al-Snafi
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