Pharmacological Potentials and Formulation Strategies of Euphorbia hirta
European Journal of Medicinal Plants · pp. 63–71 · Published 3 Sep 2024
10.9734/ejmp/2024/v35i61208Abstract
Euphorbia hirta, commonly known as asthma weed or garden spurge, has a rich history in folk medicine, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Its diverse pharmacological properties, stemming from a rich composition of bioactive substances such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and phenolic acids, have attracted significant attention within the scientific community. Various extraction methods, including solvent extraction, steam distillation, and chromatography, have been used to isolate these compounds, leading to the creation of formulations with significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects. This review explores the chemical makeup, traditional applications, and pharmacological prospects of Euphorbia hirta, with a focus on the latest advances in extraction techniques and formulation approaches. It also emphasizes the need for continued research on the plant, suggesting that further studies could lead to the development of new therapeutic agents from this versatile species.
Cited by 6
Manoj A B, Anil Kumar Venkategowda Kodihally, Banappa S Unger · Journal of Research in Pharmacy · 2026
Cheng-Yang Hsieh, Bor-Yann Chen, Lemmuel L. Tayo · Waste and Biomass Valorization · 2024
Showing 2 of 6 known citations — external sources report more than can currently be individually listed.
Related research
- A Novel Catalytic Synthesis of Flavones under Autoclave Conditions and Comparative Study of Anti-cancer Activity — shares topic coverage
- HPTLC Densitogram Profile of Aqueous Distillate (Arka) from Roots of Boerhaavia diffusa — shares topic coverage
- Effects of Ethanol Extract of Unripe Annona muricata (l.) Fruits on the Haematological and Histopathological Parameters in Swiss Albino Rats Infected with Salmonella typhi — shares topic coverage
- In vitro Efficacies of Some Nigerian Medicinal Plant Extracts against Toxigenic Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus and A. ochraceus — shares topic coverage
- Antimalarial Efficacy of Bergenia ciliata (Saxifragaceae) Leaf Extract In vitro against Plasmodium falciparum and In vivo against Plasmodium berghei — shares topic coverage
Article metrics
Real usage data collected on this platform.
0
Page views
0
PDF downloads
0
Outbound clicks
6
Citations
Views by country
Approximate, from request IP at view time — not citizenship or institution. Countries with fewer than 5 views are grouped as "Other".
No views recorded yet.
Traffic sources
Referring site, by host.
No traffic recorded yet.
Views and downloads exclude known bots/crawlers. Citations combines this platform's own DOI-resolved index with each external source's own reported total — see Cited by above for individually listed citing works. Last refreshed 0 seconds ago.