Vol. 7, Special Issue 2 (2025)

People have cherished plants since the dawn of civilization, and they have been genetically preserved. Fuel, food, fiber, fertilizer, and febrifuge are just a few of the uses for this resource. Calotropis gigantea is one of these plants. The study examines Calotropis gigantea's systematic position, common names, vegetative characteristics, ecology, and distribution, as well as its photochemistry and economical benefits.
Calotropis gigantea, a perennial herb belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family, has long been utilized in folk medicine. This plant has produced numerous chemical substances, including cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, and resins. The herb has been used to treat a wide range of maladies, including piles, tumors, ulcers and leprosy. The observed pharmacological activity include analgesic, antipyretic, pregnancy prevention, central nervous system, anti-inflammatory, procoagulant, anti-diarrheal, free radical scavenging, antimicrobial, anti-tumor, antifungal, antitussive and antifeedant characteristics.