Pharmacognostic, physicochemical evaluation and preliminary phytochemical screening of a neglected weed from Mizoram, India

Anima Debbarma, Probin Kr Roy, Sonjit Das, Lalhlenmawia Hauzel, Lalhriatpuii Tochhawng

Science Vision 25 (1), 19-25 | Published on 27 August 2025 | 10.33493/scivis.25.01.04

Abstract

Chromolaena odorata (CO) is a commonly available weed in Mizoram, India, and has been used by traditional healers for a long time in treating wounds, cuts, and infections. However, due to the presence of morphologically similar-looking invasive weed species, there might be a high chance of misidentification, which might result in compromising its therapeutic safety and efficacy. The present study provides a comprehensive pharmacognostic profile of the CO leaf found in Mizoram, India via its detailed macroscopic and microscopic characteristics, along with physicochemical evaluation and phytoconstituent screenings. This study not only provides the evidence of its therapeutic claims but also provides the parameters for its quality control analysis.

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