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June 1, 2025Annals of Phytomedicine An International JournalOpen Access

From pest to remedy: The untapped therapeutic potential of a Devil weed, Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob

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NDN.S. DishaBKB. Kumar

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Overview

Literature review highlights the broad antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and wound-healing properties of Chromolaena odorata, suggesting its viability as an alternative therapeutic agent.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the pharmacological properties, phytochemical composition, and therapeutic potential of the invasive plant Chromolaena odorata across traditional and modern medicine.
  • Conducted a comprehensive literature search across Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases on Chromolaena odorata.
  • Synthesized evidence concerning traditional ethnomedicinal uses, isolated bioactive compounds, and experimental pharmacological activities.
  • Identified rich concentrations of bioactive phytochemicals, notably phenols, flavonoids, sinensetin, and germacrene-D, that drive its biological activity.
  • Demonstrated broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy against fungal and bacterial pathogens, including multidrug-resistant strains, alongside antidiabetic and anticancer properties.
  • Reported significant wound-healing capabilities through effective disinfection, reduced blood loss, and accelerated tissue regeneration.

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Disha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ae01ea51ded8e7b32f0dehttps://doi.org/10.54085/ap.2025.14.1.45
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