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Abstract
Eryngium foetidum Linn., commonly known as Culantro or cilantro of northeastern biennial herb that is being used predominantly as a medicinal herb/plant particularly in very tropical regions. It is of increasing popularity as a spice cultivated in Asian countries like Vietman, India and other countries also with well established procedures for high yield. Various uses of this plant in ethno-medicine including treatment for stomach ache, worms, fever, constipation, fits, high blood pressure, infertility, malaria, diarrhea and even snake bites. In vitro analysis of Eryngium foetidum showed presence of saponin, tanins, flavonoids, & triterpenoids but very little information on alkaloid content. Several pharmacological finding of the aerial part of this plant have well documented anti-helminthic activity due to Eryngial content, anti-inflammatory response, anti-convulsant activity and also antibacterial activity particularly against Salmonella. Previous report suggests various benefits of this herb, warrants further research in this field and needs thorough investigation.