European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

HELIANTHUS ANNUS (SUNFLOWER): THE MAGNIFICENT PLANT- A REVIEW

Rohan Prajapati, Neha Parmar, Khushbu Shah, Priya Bhavisi, Kajal Vable and Aditi Tyagi*

ABSTRACT

A popular plant in India is Helianthus annuus, often known as the "Sunflower." It comes from North America
natively. The history, biological origin, microscopy, and other elements of a sunflower plant with aesthetic value
are covered in the current review. Along with the geographic distribution, harvesting, and culture of Helianthus
annuus, it also includes the adulteration and substitution of H. annuus. The medicinal qualities of Helianthus
annuus are attributed to a variety of bioactive components, including phenol, terpene compounds, carbohydrates,
flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, saponins, and steroids. Many activities of H. annuus, such as anti-inflammatory,
anti-oxidant, anticancer, anti-asthmatic, antigen, antipyretic, astringent, anti-hypoglycaemic effect, antifungal and
antibacterial properties, are being investigated pharmacologically. In addition to this, the current research includes
comprehensive details about over-the-counter helianthus products as well as home therapies.

Keywords: Helianthus Annuus, Sunflower, Adulteration.