PARTHENIUM HYSTEROPHORUS L: A REVIEW OF ITS PHYTOCHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND THERAPEUTICAL APPLICATIONS

Authors

  • Aquib Nazar Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  • Ali Zeeshan Department of Biological Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
  • Humaira Akram Department of Biological Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
  • Irsa Hafeez Institute of Molecular biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore
  • Arshia Tariq Institute of Molecular biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore
  • Ghadir Ali Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  • Mohammad Zeeshan Anwar Institute of Molecular biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore
  • Muhammad Khurram Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  • Muhammad Haris Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore
  • Uswa Aashiq Nadeem Institute of Molecular biology and Biotechnology, University of Lahore
  • Muhammad Shahzad Shah Government Collage University, Faisalabad
  • Mushtaq Hussain Government Collage University, Faisalabad
  • Zarar Ahmed Government Collage University, Faisalabad
  • Anum Shafique University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
  • Kousar Fatima University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Keywords:

Parthenium hysterophorus, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiparasitic, deadly invasive weed

Abstract

Parthenium hysterophorus L, also known as false ragweed or wild carrot, is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is a weed that causes many losses to ecosystem due to its ability to spread in to the agricultural and causes allergic reactions into humans and animals. This plant has many medicinal, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancerous, anti-tumor and anti-allergic activities and many folks are using it. Control measures include chemical, physical, and biological methods. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the plant's origin, life cycle, geographic distribution, phytochemistry, pseudo guaianolides, flavonoids, phenolic acids, minerals, clinical applications, synthetic applications, economic importance, and control methods. This comprehensive review highlights the diverse medicinal value of P. hysterophorus and provides direction for future investigations into leveraging this plant for modern medicine.

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Published

2023-09-27

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 03 (2023): LGU Journal of Life Sciences

Section

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