Abstract

A REVIEW ON TAGETES ERECTA LINN. (MARIGOLD)

Avhad Pallavi Eknath*, Suryavanshi Gayatri Ramesh and Bankar Ashwini

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Abstract

This study covers the research conducted by different researchers on chemical components, pharmacological activity, Phytochemical investigations. In both the traditional and allopathic medical system, medical plant extract and secondary metabolite are used as natural substitute for artificially created chemicals. The medical benefits of Tagetes erecta (Compositae), commonly referred to as Genda Phul (Marigold), are covered in this review. The benefits were observed Astringent, carminative, Blood purification; Rheumatism, colds and bronchitis are among the condition for which different plant parts are beneficial. Several significant phytochemical elements from the various parts of Tagetes erecta are present in plant. It exhibits a variety of pharmacological properties include Antibacterial, Wound healing, Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antiepileptic, Insecticidal effects, blood coagulation. Herbal medicine`s therapeutic effects are usually attributed to the interaction of secondary metabolites such as Glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, gums, and others that are formed by the plants.

Keywords: Tagetes erecta Linn, Cultivation, Pharmacological activity, Medicinal plant, Phytochemicals.