Abstract :
The preliminary phytochemical analysis of Eryngium creticum showed that it contained alkaloids, tannins, resins,
saponins, coumarin, phenols, terpenoids, flavonoids and carbohydrates. The previous pharmacological studies
revealed that Eryngium creticum possessed antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive,
anticancer, antileishmanial and many other effects. The current review highlights the chemical constituents,
pharmacological and therapeutic effects of Eryngium creticum.
Keyword :
Eryngium creticum, constituents, pharmacology, therapeutic