1Department of Biochemistry, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal-575004, India
2Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal-576104, India
3Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal-576104, India
*Corresponding author e-mail: reshma.kc@manipal.edu
Online published on 23 September, 2021.
Euphorbia thymifolia Linn. also known as Laghududhika in Sanskrit is an indigenous and native herb of India. This herb is traditionally claimed to possess several medicinal properties and was specifically used to treat bowel and dermatological diseases. Various phytochemical and pharmacological properties of E. thymifolia were studied and proved to have great efficacy as a potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-asthmatic and anti-hyperlipidemic properties. This review discusses the phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Euphorbia thymifolia.
Euphorbia thymifolia Linn, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological properties
