Phytomorphological, chemical and pharmacological discussions about Commelina benghalensis Linn. (Commelinaceae): A review

摘要: Now a day’s herbal medicines are taking the leading positions in healthcare system. It was essential driving force for better treatment from ancient time. Commelina benghalensis Linn. belongs to Commelinaceae family is an annual herbaceous weed commonly known as Bengal Dayflower. These plants found tropical and temperate parts of world along with India. The plant typical morphological characteristics features. main phytochemicals this polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids. Review literature suggested that various reported have some significant therapeutic activities like anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-diarrheal, anthelmintic, fertility inducing, anti-viral, anxiolytic, hepato-protective, anti-urolithiasis, analgesic, thrombolytic, sedative larvicidal properties. present review study deals morphological, phytochemical, pharmacological, therapeutic, nutritional other biological aspects benghalensis. This work may help get overview ideas about studied plant.