Overview of Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activity of Keji Beling Plant (Strobilanthes crispus Bl.)

Nowadays, traditional medicine in the form of medicinal plants or herbs is widely used by the community. Treatment with plants that exist in nature and having relatively minor side effects can also be used for an extended period. The purpose of this review article is to seek information on the phytochemical content and pharmacological activity of keji beling plants (Strobilanthes crispus Bl.). This information was searched through the Google Scholar search engine in the last eleven years (2010-2021). The results of this information show that vile beling has a chemical content in the form of potassium, sodium, silicate acid, alkaloids, carbohydrates, phenolic, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids, and steroids. Pharmacologically keji beling plants have antiurolithic, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiobesity, wound healing, anticancer, cytotoxic, and peptic ulcer effects. Thus, it can be concluded that the keji beling plant is one of the plants rich in phytochemical compounds scattered on the stems and leaves. In addition, this plant has benefits for treating a wide variety of diseases. Therefore, keji beling can be developed into potential plants as an herb for various conditions, especially stone urination and antidiabetic.