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Among the huge floral diversity many plants are considered wild or weed with no economical value, hence, somewhat neglected. Argemone Mexicana L. is one such widely growing weed in almost all the regions of India. Argemone Mexicana L. belongs to the family papavaraceae. The papavaraceae informally known as the poppy family, are an ethno pharmacologically important family of 44 genera and approximately 460 species of flowering plants. The present work offers a review addressing the detailed chemistry, pharmacology and medicinal uses of Argemone Mexicana L. regarded as one of the most significant plant species in traditional system of medicine. The plant is used in different parts of the world for the treatment of several ailments including tumors, warts, skin diseases, inflammation, rheumatism, jaundice, leprosy, microbial infections and malaria. The plant grows between 0.3 and 1.2 meters. A fatty acids and phyto compounds were identified which are utilized in antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antimycotic activities. The study concludes that Argemone Mexicana L have many biological important compounds, so it can be recommended as a of the pharmaceutical product.