ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Manisha B
In recent times, humans have become prone to multiple chronic diseases due to a faulty lifestyle. These conditions not only affect people’s physical health but also their mental well-being. Therefore, there is a growing demand for versatile drugs, and Ayurveda offers excellent options. One such solution lies in the medicinal plant Sphaeranthus indicus Linn., which has been utilized for centuries. Different parts of this plant, including its leaves, stems, bark, roots, flowers, and seeds, have been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This is attributed to the diverse range of phytochemicals present in Sphaeranthus indicus, such as eudesmanolides, sesquiterpenoids, and flavone glycosides, which have been found in various parts of the plant. Additionally, the flowers and entire plant contain essential oils with compounds such as monoterpene hydrocarbons and oxygenated sesquiterpenes that possess beneficial effects on different bodily systems. This plant has also been used as a folk remedy for allergic skin diseases. Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.Linn.is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for conditions such as epilepsy, mental illness, skin diseases, jaundice, joint disorders, and it also possesses rasayana properties. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the plant’s morphology, ethnobotanical uses, phytochemical constituents and reported pharmacological activities and therapeutic effect in order to highlight its significant medicinal potential.
Keywords: Sphaeranthus Indicus Linn; Allergic Skin Disease; Rasayana; Sesquiterpenoids
