Abstract
Chromolaena odorata Linn (L.) King and Robinson, which is locally known as 'Pokok Kapal Terbang' is one of the most gradual invasive weeds in Asia. The C. odorata species is distributed extensively in many areas and grow well in a wide range of habitats, especially moist and cold areas. The species, mainly the biotype found in Asia and West Africa, have been vastly used as a medicinal herb and are well-accepted among Asians over the past few decades for its medicinal properties. The literature revealed remarkable ethnopharmacological properties of this plant such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic activity. Other medicinal uses include its potential in wound healing treatment, skin infection as well as to treat stomach problems. The presence of various active chemical constituents such as phenolic, essential oils and flavonoid compounds in the leaves and root extracts of C. odorata is reported to have essentially contributed to its medicinal properties. Therefore, this review aims to give an overview of the phytochemical constituents, the bioactivities and potential medicinal properties of C. odorata.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Aziz, Nur Amirah UNSPECIFIED Mohamad, Mashani UNSPECIFIED Mohsin, Hannis Fadzillah UNSPECIFIED Mohamad Nor Hazalin, Nurul Aqmar UNSPECIFIED Abdul Hamid, Khuriah UNSPECIFIED |
Subjects: | Q Science > QK Botany > Medical botany (General) R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > Drugs and their actions > Antibacterial agents S Agriculture > SB Plant culture > Weeds, parasitic plants, etc. |
Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Puncak Alam Campus > Faculty of Pharmacy |
Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Science (IJPNaCS) |
UiTM Journal Collections: | UiTM Journal > International Journal of Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Science (IJPNaCS) |
ISSN: | 2682-8146 |
Volume: | 2 |
Page Range: | pp. 30-41 |
Keywords: | Chromolaena odorata, invasive weed, medicinal herb, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, wound healing |
Date: | 2020 |
URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/70691 |