Comparative Evaluation of Standardization Parameters Between Wedelia Genus Species

    Ashok Kumar Meena, M. M. Rao, Komalpreet Kaur, Prasan Kumar Panda
    TLDR Wedelia biflora and Wedelia chinesis have important traditional medicinal uses and potential for modern medicine.
    The document compared the species Wedelia biflora and Wedelia chinesis, both belonging to the Asteraceae family, highlighting their significance in traditional medicine systems like Ayurvedic and Unani. These plants were noted for their potential therapeutic applications, including anti-hepatotoxic, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties, attributed to active constituents like wedelolactone. Wedelia chinesis was used in Ayurvedic medicine for skin issues and hair dyeing, while Wedelia biflora was used for its diuretic properties and as a poultice for cuts and ulcers. The study emphasized the importance of these plants in traditional medicine and their potential for modern pharmaceutical research.
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