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The present review describes the morphological, phytochemical and pharmacology aspects of Vernonia cinerea (Lauraceae).This plant is commonly called as ash-colored fleabane belonging to the family Asteraceae. Regarding the history of the plant, it was mentioned in Sanskrit texts as being present in northern, western and southern India. The chief constituents are the triterpenes. Parts that were used include the flower (treatment of conjunctivitis), seeds (used as anthelmintic), root (dropsy), and juice (piles). The whole plant is also considered to promote perspiration in febrile condition. The plant is anthelmintic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and stomachic. The plant is used as anticancer, febrifuge, diaphoretic (infusion of herb, combined with quinine, is used against malaria. The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India recommends the plant in intermittent fever, filariasis, pityriasis versicolour (tinea versicolor), blisters, boils, vaginal discharges and in cases of psychoneurosis.. So, the present paper enumerates an overview of phytochemical and pharmacological properties, which may help the researchers to set their minds for approaching the efficacy and potency of herb.