Exploring future scopes and potential uses of Parthenium hysterophorus(Linn.) – A scientific approach
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Parthenium hysterophorus (Linn.) of a neo-tropical origin has achieved a major weed status in all the countries within a relatively short period. It is erect and much branched annual herb to known for its notorious role as environmental, medical and agricultural hazards. Its allelopathic nature can drastically reduced the crop production and aggressive dominance of this weed threatens biodiversity. Despite loss of agricultural yield and health hazards it confers many health benefits viz. remedy for skin inflammation, rheumatic pain, diarrhoea, urinary tract infections, dysentery, neuralgia and many more. The plant contains a large number of important bioactive compounds, mainly sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids. It has multiple pharmacologic properties such as anticancer, cardiotonic, antispasmodic, and an emmenagogue. The aim of this study is to discuss several prominent biological and toxicological utilities of Parthenium hysterophorus and possible effective control measures that can be implemented as well as to unravel the latent beneficial prospects of this weed.
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