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Nutritional values, bioactive compounds, and biological activities of some edible indigenous plants from Thailand: A review

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: Thai edible indigenous vegetables are used as traditional food and folklore medicines. This review aims to integrate consumption culture and functional health impact of eight edible plants, that are, Gnetum gnemon var. tenerum, Gymnema inodorum (Lour) Decne, Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth, Melientha suavis Pierre, Sauropus androgynus, Glochidion wallichianum, Piper sarmentosum Roxb, and Basella alba L., which are commonly consumed by local Thai people. Reviews of all eight mentioned plants demonstrated essential pharmacological activity, including antioxidant activity, and health functions, such as antidiabetic, anti-obesity, antihypertensive, antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory usage; they also help prevent neurotransmitters from degrading. However, comprehensive animal tests and clinical trials are needed to further clarify the results to increase utilization and safety as well as commercialization of these plants.

Source: Italian Journal of Food Science

DOI: 10.15586/ijfs.v37i2.2669

Authors: Worapong Usawakesmanee, Sunisa Siripongvutikorn, Rungnapa Anankarnkit

Institution: Prince of Songkla University

Language: English

Topic: Medicinal Plant Research

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100