Antimicrobial Activity of Lantana Camara L.

Abstract

In view of the fact that ancient time, plants have been a tremendous source of medicine. Since very long time Lantana camara is reported to be used in traditional medicine system for the treatment of itches, cuts, ulcers, swellings, bilious fever, cataract, eczema and rheumatism. Different parts of the plants are used in the treatment of cold, headache, chicken pox, eye injuries, whooping cough, asthma, bronchitis and arterial hypertension. Lantana camara has scientifically studied for various therapeutical activities like antioxidant, antibacterial, antipyretic, larvicidal, insecticidal, antimicrobial, wound healing and anti-hyperglycemic. The present review is an effort to give a detailed survey of the literature on its, phytochemistry, traditional uses and therapeutical studies.