*Pharmacological, Biopesticide, and Post-Harvest Loss Management Application of Jimsonweed… DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.102789*

discomfort, headaches, wounds, burns, stress, depression, insomnia, asthma, boils, and inflammation, according to this review. Pharmaceutical firms make *Datura stramonium* as herbal or botanical medications for a variety of ailments; however, it is not utilized in its native form due to its fatal effect. Furthermore, research into plant components has led to research into more critical biological activities such as cancer cell cytotoxicity. The relevance of studying secondary metabolites of the genus *Datura* has resulted in significant biological discoveries. However, new research continues to uncover new metabolites with potential biological activity in a variety of systems, establishing the genus as a valuable source of chemicals with novel pharmaceutical applications. This ability of Jimson products to control insect proliferation is a fascinating feature. The insect larva feeds and sheds its old skin as it grows. Overall, besides its medicinal value, Jimson weed can applicable for biopesticide application and for post-harvest loss control such as weevil.
