Abstract :
Kochia scoparia contained triterpenoid glycosides, alkaloids, saponins, and many other compounds. The stem
and leaves of the plant contained essential nutrients such as protein and fiber, carbohydrates, carotene, vitamin C,
vitamin B1 and vitamin B2, nicotinic acid, and trace elements. The pharmacological studies revealed that Kochia
scoparia possessed antibacterial, antiparasitic, anti-cancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, dermatological, antiallergiic,
anti-inflammatory, analgesic, obesity preventive effects and inhibition of renin activity. This review will highlight
the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Kochia scoparia.
Keywords: Kochia scoparia, Bassia scoparia, chemical constituents, therapeutic, pharmacology, toxicology
Keyword :
Kochia scoparia, Bassia scoparia, chemical constituents, therapeutic, pharmacology, toxicology