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Literature review highlights the broad antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and wound-healing properties of Chromolaena odorata, suggesting its viability as an alternative therapeutic agent.
Devil weed is scientifically known as Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob, is a perennial shrub of the Asteraceae family recognized for its therapeutic potential.Despite its invasive nature, the plant has gained attention for its diverse medicinal applications due to its rich phytochemical composition, including phenols and flavonoids.Traditionally, it has been used in ethnomedicine to treat burns, wounds, skin infections, diabetes, and malaria.The leaves and flowers, known for their characteristic pungent odour, are particularly effective in wound healing, disinfection, and managing ailments such as dysentery, fever, and urinary tract infections.Scientific studies sourced from Scopus, PubMed, and Google scholar support these traditional uses, highlighting its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, woundhealing, and anticancer properties.Devil weed exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacterial and fungal pathogens, including multidrug-resistant strains.Phytochemicals such as sinensetin and germacrene-D contribute significantly to these pharmacological effects.Research emphasizes its ability to disinfect wounds, reduce blood loss, and accelerate healing, making it a promising alternative therapeutic agent.While its invasive nature presents ecological concerns, further research on standardizing its bioactive compounds could enhance its integration into modern medicine.Sustainable utilization of its medicinal properties is essential for balancing ecological management with pharmaceutical advancements.
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