Author(s):
Anilkumar Aher, Sonali Gawali, Vaishnavi Kamble, Pranjal Jadhav, Chetan Darade, Suraj Kharat, Harshada Tamkhane
Email(s):
vaishnavikamble1304@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5659.2025.00065 
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Anilkumar Aher, Sonali Gawali, Vaishnavi Kamble*, Pranjal Jadhav, Chetan Darade, Suraj Kharat, Harshada Tamkhane
Department of Pharmacognosy, MVPs College of Pharmacy, Nashik 422002, Maharashtra, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
The ancient Indian practice of medicine - Ayurveda, outlines an array of herbs, fats, oils, and minerals that possess Anti-aging, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. In Ageratum conyzoides various phytochemical presents like Alkaloide, Glycoside, Coumarin And various Phenolic compounds. Injuries to the skin that compromise the soft tissue led to wounds. Wound healing can be characterized as a Complicated and vigorous process that results in the restoration of anatomical continuity and function. Over the years, various plant products utilized for the treatment of wounds, fungal, and microbial infections. Herbal extracts facilitate blood clotting, combat infection, and speed up the process of wound healing. Therefore, in this current review, a compilation of plants utilized in traditional medicine for wound treatment was examined. This work is advantageous for researchers, offering extensive information regarding Ageratum conyzoides Linn. and the creation of safe, effective, and globally recognized herbal medicines for treating fungal infections.
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Anilkumar Aher, Sonali Gawali, Vaishnavi Kamble, Pranjal Jadhav, Chetan Darade, Suraj Kharat, Harshada Tamkhane. Ageratum conyzoides: A Multi-Purpose Plant with Therapeutic Promise. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2025; 15(4):433-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2025.00065
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Anilkumar Aher, Sonali Gawali, Vaishnavi Kamble, Pranjal Jadhav, Chetan Darade, Suraj Kharat, Harshada Tamkhane. Ageratum conyzoides: A Multi-Purpose Plant with Therapeutic Promise. Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2025; 15(4):433-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-5659.2025.00065 Available on: https://ajpsonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-4-15
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