Emilia sonchifolia commonly known as “lilac tassel flower” or “cupid’s shaving brush” belong to the family Asteraceae. It is an excellent appetizing medicinal plant. It is one of the significant ingredients in conventional vegetable salads in various countries around the world. Emilia sonchifolia is used in traditional medicine and as a curative for various ailments such as sore throat, wound healing, stomach ache, conjunctivitis, depurative, anticonvulsant, bowel complaint remedies and sores. The aqueous extract is used as a remedy for the internal heat that takes place in pregnant women. The researchers have authenticated that the plant has numerous pharmacological functions, such as antimicrobial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-anxiety, anticataract and anticonvulsant.
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