the genus Clerodendrum many plant species that are being used in various health care systems for the threatment of various disorders including life-threatening diseases. To validate traditional claims associated with the genus many studies are being carried out using various animal models and in vitro assays.These studies showed that the different species of the genus possess potent anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antimalarial, antiviral, antihypertensive, hypolipidemic and antioxidant activities and have potential to be developed as potent remedial agents from natural resources. Some major activities are described below.
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