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Peer-reviewed

Qualitative Phytochemical Profiling of Amaranthus Dubius Leaves

A Arsha, Jefferson Rocha de A

THE SCIENTIFIC TEMPER · 2025

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Summary

Amaranthus dubius belonging to the Amaranthaceae family and commonly referred to as red amaranth, is an edible leafy vegetable esteemed for its nutritional and therapeutic properties. It is extensively found in tropical and subtropical areas, encompassing India, Bangladesh, China, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and many African nations. A. dubius has been employed in traditional medicine for the treatment of anemia, digestive disorders, inflammation, dermatological conditions, and microbiological infections. The plant is an abundant source of bioactive phytoconstituents, including alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, saponins, glycosides, terpenoids, and steroids, as well as vital vitamins, proteins, amino acids, and minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, and magn

Subject
Phytochemicals & bioactive compounds
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
System type
Other
DOI
10.58414/scientifictemper.2025.16.9.05
Catalogue ID
BFmokjo2vm-qk18jd
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