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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
An overview of medicinal and nutritional value of some wild vegetables in adjoining area of Nipani city (Karnataka)
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Khude Varsha Sanjay
Abstract
The present paper focuses on medicinal and nutritional value of some non-cultivated, traditional vegetables available in adjoining area of Nipani city (Karnataka) during rainy season. From the present investigation it is observed that about 24 species of wild plants are found in adjoining area of Nipani city are to be used as medicine as well as vegetable. They are used to treat different diseases like diabetes, rheumatism, dysentery, dyspepsia, gastritis, constipation, urinary disorders are frequently treated by these wild vegetables. These are easily available in natural habitat, cheap and excellent source of nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, iron, essential minerals and other secondary metabolites. Regular use of these vegetables may indirectly act as an alternative source of medicinal drugs along with nutritional benefits. In future, they can be analyzed for their bioactive constituents and introduced as diet in routine clinical practice.
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Pages:874-876
How to cite this article:
Khude Varsha Sanjay "An overview of medicinal and nutritional value of some wild vegetables in adjoining area of Nipani city (Karnataka) ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 874-876
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