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Review Articles

Vol. 11 No. 4 (2024)

Phytochemical and pharmacological overview on Paerida foetida L. and Sphaeranthus amarnthoides Burm.f.: A Review

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.3245
Submitted
2 January 2024
Published
25-11-2024 — Updated on 27-11-2024
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Abstract

The phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of the plants Paerida foetida L. and Sphaeranthus amaranthoides Burm.f. are the goals of this review. The current study's findings are supported by the review literature and published research on the pharmacological and phytochemical characteristics of Sphaeranthus amaranthoides Burm.f. and Paerida foetida L. These plants are useful for antibacterial, anthelmintic, antioxidant, cytotoxic, anti-diabetic, hypolipidaemic, and hepatoprotective effects. The plant extracts were regarded as safe for animals according to toxicity studies. Both plants contain a variety of phytoconstituents, including tannins, terpenoids, steroids, phenols, flavonoids, and saponins, each of which has a distinct pharmacological action. For many years, people have been exploring the natural world to find novel phytoconstituents that have been employed in the treatment of various illnesses. It also offers a way to discover novel semisynthetic and synthetic molecules as well as new natural entities. This review article examines the claims, traditional knowledge, and phytochemical and pharmacological analyses of these plants, as well as their potential uses in the future.

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