Euphorbia hirta (Feiyangcao): A review on its ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology

Dynamic Chiropractic

Shilin Chen¹  Linfang Huang² 

[1] Chendu University of TCM, Chendu, 611137, China.;Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China.

关键词: Euphorbia hirta;    traditional Chinese medicines;    ethnopharmacology;    phytochemistry;    pharmacology.;   

DOI  :  10.5897/JMPR12.206

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: MPA Media

【 摘 要 】

A bibliographic investigation was carried out by gathering and analyzing the recognized books, including Chinese herbal classic, the Internet (Google Scholar, Baidu Scholar), and scientific databases (Pubmed, Scifinder, Scopus, CNKI, ACS, and Web of Science) for available information onEuphorbia hirta.Whole plants ofE. hirtahave been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) due to its properties that can cure and detoxify fever, promote diuresis, stop itching, and induce prolactin. Traditional uses ofE. hirtaare also recorded in some other pan-tropical areas, where it has been used for over 10 types of diseases. A number ofchemical constituents, including flavonoids, terpenoids and phenols, have been isolated and identified fromE. hirta. Various biological evaluations have been reported for its importance.Modern pharmacological investigation demonstrated that its crude extracts and active compounds possesses wide pharmacological effects, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, sedative and anti-allergy. The current study summarizes the updated information concerning the ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, and pharmacology ofE. hirtaas well as its toxicology, and discusses the existing problem and future research direction ofE. hirta.

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