Elephantopus scaber L. a plant of considerable ethnobotanical reputation has evoked great interest among scientists of
different disciplines. The present attempt is a synthesis of literature to disclose its various attributes especially those having
beneficial implications. Although an exotic element, it has naturalized in different topographical and climatic regions having dry
deciduous forest
... [Show full abstract] and has developed an intimate relation with the people in their proximity.To most of the tribes in India this plant
remains known for its medicinal virtues.