A review on pharmacological properties of Bidens biternata: A potential nutraceutical

Bidens biternata (Lour.) Merr. and Sheriff. (B. biternata) belonging to family Asteraceae, is a common easy to grow, widespread, pestiferous crop weed and a wasteland plant species. It is a wild edible plant rich in macronutrients and micronutrients. B. biternata is extensively used in traditional medicine against inflammation, infections, diabetes, malaria, leprosy, ulcers and diarrhea and digestive disorders. Present review highlights the up-to-date information on the botanical properties, phytochemistry, bioactivities, traditional and medicinal uses of B. biternata from the literature. In addition to botanical studies and records of the traditional use of B. biternata in over 26 diseases, scientific studies investigating the potential medicinal uses of B. biternata and its constituent phytochemicals are presented and discussed. The present review provides preliminary information and gives direction for further research into this plant.