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Abstract
Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze Native to South and Central America, are blooming plants in the Amaranthaceae family. Penicillin or joy weed are common names for the perennial herbaceous plant Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze in Brazil. It is a natural plant from the Neotropics that is used to treat diarrhoea, coughing, and inflammation due to the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, amino acid and tannins. In North East India, it has historically been used as a hemostatic. The information on Alternanthera brasiliana's ethno pharmacology, phytochemistry, and biological activity that has been published is compiled in this review. All of the research done on this plant is compiled in this review to give current knowledge for upcoming projects.
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Copyright © 2024 Unnimaya.I. S, Dr.M. Rajan. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
