Abstract :
Helianthus annuus was used as food and medicine worldwide. It was cultivated basically for its seeds, which give
the world’s second most important source of edible oil. Phytochemical analysis showed that Helianthus annuus
contained carbohydrates, phenolics, flavanoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponins, phytosterols, steroids, triterpenoids
and fixed oils. It possesed many pharmacological effects included antiinflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial,
anti-plasmodial, antidiabetic, anti-ulcer, antidiarrheal, antihistaminic, reproductive, anticancer, antioxidant,
anti-obesity, central nervous system effects and hepato- , nephro- and cardio- protective effects. This review
highlighted the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Helianthus annuus.
Keywords: chemical constituents, pharmacology, Helianthus annuus
Keyword :
chemical constituents, pharmacology, Helianthus annuus