Research on medicinal uses and chemical composition of Chenopodium botrys

Abstract

Medicinal plants have been used by humans for many years in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Chenopodium botrys species has been used as a medicinal plant since the past in human history. The genus Chenopodium, which belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family, is widely grown in Western Asia, Europe and North America. It is used medically in the treatment of inflammatory disorders, diabetes, gastric and parasitic ulcers, bacterial, fungal and viral diseases. Traditionally, it is also used in the treatment of various conditions such as cough, abdominal pain and congestion among the people. In addition, according to studies conducted in recent years, it has been determined that essential oil has healing properties for wounds.