Ceylon Spinach (Basella alba L.), a Nutritious Local Vegetable with Potential for Health Food Production
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May 14, 2018
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Ceylon spinach (Basella alba L., Basellaceae) is used for food, and is a traditional medicine in Thailand and other countries. Its aqueous extract possesses hepatic prevention activities, and the aerial parts contain phenolic compounds, betalains, carotenoids, fatty acids, mucilage, amino acids and peptides, and triterpenoid saponins. This review focuses on its nutritive and pharmacological values for health product development.
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