Editing Aster (genus) (section)

== Phytochemical Profile ==

# '''Flavonoids''': These are commonly found in Asters and are known for their antioxidant properties. They may also impart color to the petals.
# '''Terpenoids''': These could be responsible for the fragrance of some Aster flowers and are often studied for their potential medicinal properties. <ref>{{Cite journal |last=Sawant |first=Bhakti |last2=Gupta |first2=Vibha |date=2 August 2022 |title=Phytochemical Analysis and Extraction of Lutein using Column Chromatography from Tagetes and Aster plants |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.32381/jpsr.2022.38.01.35 |journal=The Journal of Plant Science Research |volume=38 |issue=1 |pages=327–331 |doi=10.32381/jpsr.2022.38.01.35 |issn=0970-2539 }}</ref>
# '''Saponins''': These phytochemicals create frothy solutions when agitated in water and have potential antimicrobial properties.
# '''Alkaloids''': Though less common in Asters, if present, they could provide a range of bioactivities, including potential toxicity.
# '''Phenolic Compounds''': These include tannins and other polyphenolic substances, which may contribute to the plant’s defense mechanisms. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Dr Anubhav |date=2 October 2023 |title=Aster Plant: Description, Phytochemical, Classification & Benefits |url=https://thewitfire.in/2023/10/02/aster-plant-description-phytochemical-classification-benefits/ |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=Witfire |language=en-US }}</ref>