Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Evaluation of Leaf Extracts of Wedelia Chinensis

Wedelia chinensis is a small much branched annual herb, commonly known as “pilabhamgara” or “bhringraj” in Hindi. Wedelia in Chinese, “pitabhrnga” in Sanskrit [1]. The fresh juice from the leaves of Wedelia chinensis has been used by ayurvedic physicians in India for external use to treat skin problems, dermatitis, eczema and acne [2]. The leaves are regarded as tonic and alternative, useful in cough, cephalagia and diseases of the skin, especially alopecia. A decoction of the herb is used in uterine haemorrhage and menorrhagia [3]. As can be seen that leaves are endowed with a number of medicinal properties hence in this study same were explored for their phytochemical, cytotoxic and antioxidant nature.