Abstract:Ageratum fastigiatum is a plant of the genus Asteraceae, a family that includes about thirty tropical plants. Studies about A. fastigiatum have increased mainly due to its pharmacological and ethnobotanical relevance, as well as studies that have demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effects of different extracts of such plant and their use in pest control and insecticide production. Such aspects are relevant due to the constant demand for new drugs and the need to corroborate its traditional use, however, the li… Show more
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