Abstract :
Phytochemical analysis of Eupatorium cannabinum showed that it contained volatile oil, sesqiterpene lactonesthe
major one being eupatoriopicrin, polyphenols, flavonoids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, tannins, terpenoids,
saponins and immunoactive polysaccharides. The previous pharmacological studies revealed that the plant
possessed cytotoxic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, immunological, choleretic, hepatoprotective,
insecticidal and repellent effects. The current review highlights the chemical constituents and pharmacological
effects of Eupatorium cannabinum.
Keyword :
constituents , pharmacology, therapeutic, Eupatorium cannabinum