CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS, PHARMACOLOGICAL AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF EUPATORIUM CANNABINUM- A REVIEW

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. Keywords: constituents , pharmacology, therapeutic, Eupatorium cannabinum