Vol. 11, Issue 9, Part C (2025)
Morphological and medicinal importance of Melochia corchorifolia L
Morphological and medicinal importance of Melochia corchorifolia L
Author(s)
Anshul Yadav and SK Agnihotri
Abstract
Melochia corchorifolia belongs to the family Sterculiaceae and is a common weed found in many regions throughout tropical and subtropical regions. In some parts of India, especially in the Vindhyan area, people find this plant growing in waste areas and rice fields. In traditional medicine, people use the leaves and roots of the Melochia corchorifolia plant to help with problems like trouble urinating, stomach swelling, stomach illnesses, and snake bites. The plant has many different natural ingredients inside, like special chemicals called alkaloids, glycosides, terpenoids, steroids, and other helpful compounds. It also has natural sugars, proteins, and fats.
How to cite this article:
Anshul Yadav, SK Agnihotri. Morphological and medicinal importance of Melochia corchorifolia L. Int J Appl Res 2025;11(9):200-202. DOI:
10.22271/allresearch.2025.v11.i9c.12875