Abstract

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF AMARANTHUS SPINOSUS

Akshada D. Dhobale*, Pratiksha S. Kawade, Punam P. Waykar and J. S. Bidakar

ABSTRACT

Amaranthus Spinosus has been cultivated extensively in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, particularly in South Asia, where it is highly esteemed for its nutritional, pharmacological, phytochemical, and therapeutic properties. Different parts of the plant, including tender stems, leaves, shoots, and grains, are consumed by humans or used as feed for livestock due to their rich content of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibers, vitamins, minerals, and numerous other phytochemicals. This review seeks to elucidate the nutritional and pharmacological attributes of A. Spinosus. We provide an overview of its nutritional composition, highlight its diverse botanical, and discuss their functional characteristics. Furthermore, we explore the potential therapeutic applications of A. spinosus across various health conditions, including its antioxidant, antidiabetic, immuno-modulatory, hematological, gastrointestinal, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antimicrobial, antimalarial, anti-ulcer, antipyretic, and antigenic properties. The abundance of significant phytochemicals with diverse functional properties underscores the potential of A. spinosus in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals industries.

Keywords: Amaranthus spinosus, Pharmacology, Biological actions, Phytochemicals, Phytotherapy.