Phytoconstituents and biological activities of calotropis gigantea: A review

Abstract

Calotropis gigantea (CG) widely known as milk weed, is a valuable Apocynaceae medicinal herb that is still underutilized despite its wide range of pharmacological effects. Its traditional therapeutic virtues have made it popular in Southeast Asian countries. It is commonly used to treat inflammation as a traditional medication, analgesic, mosquito repellent, antimicrobial, antioxidant, diabetes mellitus,cancer and the ability to cure wounds we analyzed all of the published information on the phytoconstituents isolated from the plant, as well as the pharmacological qualities of this remarkable herb, in order to emphasize its efficacy and potential.