Phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological potential of Celosia cristata L.
Phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological potential of Celosia cristata L.
- Author(s) Sandhya Singh, Avijit Mazumder and Bhavani Pentela
- Year: 2024
- Month: September
- Volume: 63
- Pages: 19-30
Celosia cristata (family Amaranthaceae), has significant medicinal value with rich phytochemical composition and is used traditionally across cultures, it treats various ailments due to its diverse bioactive compounds (sterols, tannins, saponins, and flavonoids). It demonstrates pharmacological capability: anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and antiviral effects. The methanolic extracts of C. cristata flower contains alkaloids, tannins, carbohydrate, saponins, terpenoids, phenols, flavonoids, and steroids. These bioactive phytochemical compounds in methanolic extracts, supports its traditional medicinal use for various ailments. The abundant presence of phytochemicals in C. cristata flowers suggests their potential application in pharmaceutical industries for drug development. These findings provide a scientific basis for the traditional medicinal use of C. cristata in managing ailments and disorders.
