Scoparia dulcis

The ethnomedicinal value of Scoparia dulcis was recorded and noted from many part of the world.

• Ethnomedicinal study showed its usage in preparation of traditional rice beer, Bhuyan and Baislya all of which are used by several tribal groups. 
• The tribal groups, Deori and Rabha tribes used the herb for prevention of diabetes, jaundice, stomach problems, skin disease and piles. 
• A survey study on the plant species conducted in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu stated that the therapeutic agents used by the Nadars revealed that the plants sap was consumed orally to treat fever and kidney stones. 
• In Trinidad and Tobago the juice was used for cooling babies and for other reproductive problems in both men and women. 
• The whole plant was used for treating nephritis, in Bolikhamsai Province and central Laos. 
• Some researchers went on testing the anti-plasmodium activity due to frequent malaria update in Amazon Region. 
• The traditional remedies included plant extract used by indigenous and Mestizo population. 
• In the Province of Antioquia, in Colombia the whole plant is used as one of the treatments of snake bite.
• Scoparia dulcis was considered as a safe drug which exhibited properties to treat liver toxicity and hepatitis by the traditional practitioners. 
• Ethnomedicinal studies revealed that it was also used as an anti-inflammatory agent for inhibiting discomfort created during menstruation or menopause.

Source: Phytochemical, botanical and Ethnopharmacological study of Scoparia dulcis Linn. (Scrophulariaceae) DOI:10.22271/tpi.2020.v9.i7a.5049

Dried or fresh leaves, fruits and some other parts of plant serve the purpose of providing with essential components for the body metabolism. Some of the scientific studies demonstrated about the bioactive compounds present in the plant extract. These bioactive compounds were flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins and terpenoids. The fresh and the dried leaves of the herb showed its richness in ascorbic acid content. Scoparic acid, scopadulcic acid, scopadulciol, scopadulin and ammelinare is the major chemical components to which have contributed to the medicinal effect of the plant.

Scoparia dulcis L. Herb Whole plant Diabetes; jaundice; antiseptic; hypertension; sickle cell disease; fever; leucorrhea; kidney stones; increases lactation; stomach problems; cuts; urinary tract infections; respiratory disorders; menstural problems; malaria; sexually transmitted diseases; cancer; dysentery; diabetes; seminal disease General; women; men Ignacimuthu et al. 2008, Lingaraju et al. 2013, Sayed et al. 2007, Suganthi and Libina 2015, Udayan et al. 2005, Xavier et al. 2014