Abstract:

Chenopodium album (L.), under the family name Chenopodiaceae, is a polyphyletic plant widely distributed around the world and rich in ethnomedicinal applications. The herb has been found to be applied traditionally for many health disorders ranging from digestive abnormalities to eye defects, throat-related disorders, diseases of the blood, and problems of the spleen and liver. It includes a broad diversity of bioactive phytochemicals, including flavonoids, saponins, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, and lignans, which account for its various pharmacological effects. These metabolites have proven to possess antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, and anthelmintic activities, exhibiting the therapeutic implications of this plant. Chenopodium is also a useful food item with its leaves packed with potassium and vitamin C. Its medicinal and dietary value render it a significant potential candidate for deeper investigation in both pharmacology and functional foods. Nevertheless, regardless of its extensive traditional use and promising bioactivity, there is still a demand for standardized investigations, clinical studies, and extraction methods to totally unlock the therapeutic potential of this plant in contemporary medicine. This review gathers available data regarding phytochemical, pharmacological, and ethnobotanical information related to Chenopodium album and highlights its multilateral utility as a medicinal herb and functional food.

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