Parthenium Hysterophorus. L. (Asteraceae) : A Boon or Curse? (A Review)

Parthenium hysterophorus (Linn.) is violent every where annual, herbivorous weed, commonly found in America but presently invaded in four continents. It shows hazardous effect on human health, livestock as well as it reduces the crop production due to its allelopathic effect. Partheniun with other c...

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Published inOriental journal of chemistry Vol. 32; no. 3; pp. 1283 - 1294
Main Authors Joshi, Archana, Bachheti, R.K., Sharma, Ashutosh, Mamgain, Ritu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bhopal Oriental Scientific Publishing Company 01.06.2016
Subjects
Acids
Biotechnology
Dermatitis
Fever
Flowers & plants
Heavy metals
Investigations
Life sciences
Livestock
Malaria
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacy
Respiration
Seeds
Soil pollution
Water pollution
Pakistan
India
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Summary:Parthenium hysterophorus (Linn.) is violent every where annual, herbivorous weed, commonly found in America but presently invaded in four continents. It shows hazardous effect on human health, livestock as well as it reduces the crop production due to its allelopathic effect. Partheniun with other constituents discussed are the cause behind the intimidating role of this weed. In spite of these drawbacks the weed is traditionally known for the treatment of wounds, fever, ulcerated sores and malaria. It can also be used to increase the agricultural productivity and for the elimination of heavy metals from soil as well as from water to reduce pollution. The main aim of this review article is to summarise the main positive and negative effects of the Parthenium hysterophorus.
ISSN:0970-020X
2231-5039
DOI:10.13005/ojc/320302