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One of India's oldest medical systems, siddha is thought to have been the primary treatment used by the ancient Tamils and Dravidians in South India. In addition to being the oldest, this system has many specialties that are superior to those utilized in Ayurvedic treatment. A significant medicinal plant, Clerodendrum serratum (L.) Moon. (Verbenaceae) grows in tropical and warm temperate locations such as Africa, Southern Asia, Malaysia, and the forests of India and Sri Lanka. For a long time, it has been used in India to cure fever, malarial fever, respiratory conditions, rheumatism, inflammation, and discomfort. Based on the current findings and reports, it can be said that Clerodendrum serratum's anti-ulcer activity may be partially caused by acid inhibition and primarily by the modulation of defensive factors through an improvement in gastric cytoprotection. The research findings indicated that C. serratum shows potential as a natural treatment for asthma, suggesting the need for additional investigation into its bioactive elements and underlying molecular processes. Furthermore, phytochemical studies have revealed the existence of alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins.