THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF EUPHORBIA HIRTA

Euphorbia hirta, also referred to as garden spurge or asthma weed, is a medicinal plant that has been used traditionally for a very long time in many different cultures. This herbaceous plant is native to tropical climates and is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family. Euphorbia hirta is known to have certain medicinal benefits. E. hirta is found in hotter regions of Australia and India, usually in roadside waste areas. The chemical composition of Euphorbia hirta includes flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and triterpenoids. India is well-known across the globe for its Ayurvedic medicine. Euphorbia hirta has been traditionally used to treat a variety of conditions, including Respiratory, gonorrhoea, dysentery, jaundice, acne, worm infestations in youngsters, feminine diseases, and digestive issues and tumours. It has various uses, including antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, antimalarial, antiamoebic, antidiarrheal, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antifertility, and antiasthmatic activity.