Research Progress of Blumea Megacephala

OBJECTIVE To review the advances in the research of Blumea megacephala. METHODS It was summed up of the progresses on the pharmacognostic characteristics, chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Blumea megacephala on the basis of the latest literatures. RESULTS & CONCLUSION Blumea megacephala mainly contains glycosides, organic acids, phenols, flavonoids and volatile oils. It has the pharmacological effects of analgesia and sedation, coagulation, hemostasis, lowering blood pressure and protecting liver. However, the mechanism of many pharmacological activities is still unclear, which needs further research.