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International Journal of Botany

Year: 2008 | Volume: 4 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 123-129
DOI: 10.3923/ijb.2008.123.129

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K. Nagendra Prasad

Country: India

G.R. Shivamurthy

Country: India

S.M. Aradhya

Country: India

Keywords


  • anticancer
  • antioxidant activity
  • bioactive compounds
  • hypoglycemic
  • Ipomoea aquatica
Research Article

Ipomoea aquatica, An Underutilized Green Leafy Vegetable:A Review

K. Nagendra Prasad, G.R. Shivamurthy and S.M. Aradhya
Fruits and vegetables are emerging fast as most economical and nutritious global foods. They were declared as healthy foods of the millennium and also described as nutraceutical foods of the century, owing to their health benefits. Ipomoea aquatica Forsk., a commonly grown green leafy vegetable is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fibers, carotenes and flavonoids with many health benefits. It grows as a common weed in lakes and fresh water ponds but it is usually neglected because of lack of complete knowledge about this green leafy vegetable. This study describes useful information about I. aquatica, current research carried out so far and some of the medicinal properties identified and explored. This plant can be used as a natural source and as a nutraceutical substitute or as a functional food.
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K. Nagendra Prasad, G.R. Shivamurthy and S.M. Aradhya, 2008. Ipomoea aquatica, An Underutilized Green Leafy Vegetable:A Review. International Journal of Botany, 4: 123-129.

DOI: 10.3923/ijb.2008.123.129

URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijb.2008.123.129

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Teknik Elektro Reply
27 February, 2023

Fruits and veggies are the way to go! Ipomoea aquatica Forsk. is a commonly grown leafy veggie with loads of vitamins, minerals, and health benefits. Don't miss out on this nutraceutical powerhouse!

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