A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF SPHAERANTHUS INDICUS L

Authors

  • Praveena Anitta. A PG & Research Department Of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Afliated To Bharathidasan University, Trichy- 620002, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Manonmani. R Assistant Professor
  • Haripriya. B Research Scholar
  • Shilpa. L. S Research Scholar

Keywords:

Sphaeranthus indicus, Traditional medicine, Phytochemical proling, Pharmacological studies

Abstract

Sphaeranthus indicus L. (Asteraceae) is a widely used medicinal plant in traditional and modern
medicine, valued for its diverse therapeutic applications. Traditionally, it has been employed to manage
respiratory, digestive, neurological, skin and systemic disorders, as well as for blood purication, aphrodisiac and urinary
infections. Phytochemical investigations have revealed a rich prole of bioactive compounds, including eudesmanolides,
sesquiterpenoids, avonoids, sterols, alkaloids, amino acids, glycosides, diterpenoids, tannins, proteins, carbohydrates and
essential oils, with avonoids and phenolics being particularly abundant. Pharmacological studies demonstrate that extracts of
S. indicus L. exhibit strong antioxidant, anti-inammatory, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, wound healing and anti-diabetic
activities. The observed bioactivities are supported by its complex phytochemical composition, validating its traditional uses
and highlighting its potential for drug discovery and therapeutic development.

Author Biographies

Praveena Anitta. A, PG & Research Department Of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Afliated To Bharathidasan University, Trichy- 620002, Tamil Nadu, India

Research Scholar

Manonmani. R, Assistant Professor

PG & Research Department Of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Afliated To Bharathidasan University, Trichy- 620002, Tamil Nadu, India

Haripriya. B, Research Scholar

PG & Research Department Of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Afliated To Bharathidasan University, Trichy- 620002, Tamil Nadu, India

Shilpa. L. S, Research Scholar

PG & Research Department Of Botany, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Afliated To Bharathidasan University, Trichy-620002, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Published

2026-03-20

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 5 (2024): May

Section

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