Euphorbia hirta L. is an annual medicinal herb
throughout many tropical continents used to cure various diseases. Several
studies have isolated many bioactive compounds from E. hirta. This study aimed at providing a collection of bioactive
constituents in E. hirta. This review
summarizes the extraction solvent, the structures and the properties of 38
bioactive phytochemicals isolated from E.
hirta. It could help to understand the relationship existing between
phytochemicals and their activities.
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