Nutritional Profiles of Four Promising Wild Edible Plants Commonly Consumed by the Semai in Malaysia

Tharmabalan, Rachel Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.100054

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“…C. tridens L. is widely distributed in most African countries, including South Africa, Senegal, Namibia, Benin, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, Somalia, Mozambique, Niger, Mali, Uganda, Togo, Zambia, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Nigeria, Mauritania, and Zaire [ 3 ]. Furthermore, there are reports mentioning the presence of this plant in India and Australia [ 17 ].…”

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“…Natural chemicals of plant origin, known as secondary metabolites, have attracted significant attention in research for the development of novel therapeutic agents with fewer adverse effects [ 1 ]. Moreover, edible plants may be used for their anti-bacterial and anti-cancer properties in the treatment of various ailments and diseases by rural inhabitants [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. The consumption of traditional leafy vegetables is crucial because they are rich in a variety of phytochemicals that improve health.…”

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Corchorus tridens L.: A Review of Its Botany, Phytochemistry, Nutritional Content and Pharmacological Properties

Kudumela,

Ramadwa,

Mametja

et al. 2024

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Phytotherapy is a cost-effective alternative that continues to evolve. This has sparked significant research interest in naturally occurring compounds found in edible plants that possess antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Corchorus tridens L. is a wild edible plant widely recognised for its edible leaves, which are used for vegetable and animal feed. The plant is widely distributed across the African continent and is utilised in numerous countries for treating fever, pain, inflammation, and sexually transmitted diseases. Extracts from various parts of this plant exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, and pesticidal properties. This plant is a rich source of amino acids, vitamins, essential fatty acids, proteins, and minerals, as well as secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, quinines, steroids, terpenoids, phenols, and tannins. Additional studies are still needed to determine other biological activities, such as anti-inflammatory activity, involvement in the treatment of measles, prevention of anaemia, and pain-relieving properties. The current review aims to provide information on the characteristics, distribution, nutritional content, bioactive compounds, traditional uses, and biological activities of the edible plant species C. tridens L. to stimulate further research interest to address the existing literature gaps concerning this plant.

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