Phytochemical and Pharmacological Activities of Lantana camara - Review

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to analysis the anti-inflammtory, anticancer, anthelmintic, antipyretic, spasmolytic, medication and activity of the Lantana camara (Verbenaceae) leaf and bark extract. The methanolextract of the Lantana camara (MELC) was screened for the potential anti-hyperglycemic activity in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. The anti-microbial activity of the oil ether, methanolic, and water extract of was investigated against Bacilli, E. coli, Candida albicans. The plant contained the alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, saponins, flavonoids, coumarins, tannins, carbohydrates, chemical group anthraquinones, anthraquinone glycosides, proteins. L. camara leaves yeilded 0.8% of the essential oils. α-selinene, β-elemene, β-selinene , delta-cadinene , germacrene D, aromadendrene, caryophyllene chemical compound, nerolidol, & spathulenol.