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Abstract: 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.