Cnidoscolus aconitifolius: Nutritional, phytochemical composition and health benefits – A review
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چکیده
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius belonging to Euphorbiaceae family is widely used as a folk medicine among South American countries such Mexico and Brazil. C. can be considered potential green leafy vegetable, largely due the presence of various secondary metabolites. The different bioactive compounds phenolic acids, Alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids etc. along with terpenoids unique structure are exclusive for this genus. has numerous nutraceutical benefits proven pharmacological studies anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-microbial recent upsurge consumer interest health promoting products opened up new vistas application in food product research development. Limited knowledge about underutilized plant representing an opportunity explore novel ingredient vast functional attributes. Keywords: aconitifolius, phytochemicals, potential, biological activity, diabetes
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Bioactive compounds in health and disease
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2574-0334']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31989/bchd.v4i11.865