Abstract Background Amaranthus (Amaranthaceae) has previously been reported to
possess different bioactive phytochemicals including phenols, tannins and flavonoids. The …

Amaranthus is an edible plant belonging to the family Amaranthaceae, which is consumed
in their fresh or cooked form. Several species of the plant are available and are rich in …

OBJECTIVE: Amaranthus viridis (Amaranthaceae) widely distributed all over the world,
growing under a wide range of climatic conditions and has been utilized as a medicinal herb …

The main aim of this study was to find out the antibacterial, antioxidant and cytotoxic activity
of chloroform, n-hexane and ethyl acetate extracts of Amaranthus spinosus (family …

Amaranthus Viridis L. belongs to the Family (Amaranthaceae) commonly known as
“Chowlai” which a common name. A. Viridis contains several compounds like Quercetin …

Background Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of
many degenerative diseases. Antioxidant compounds can potentially be derived from plant …

The present study examined the apoptosis inducing effects of Amaranthus spinosus L.
aqueous extract in Allium cepa root meristematic cells and human erythrocytes. Cytogenetic …

Amaranthus cruentus (Amaranthaceae) is one of the popularly grown leafy vegetables in the
Indian subcontinent. Leaves of the plant are rich in polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids …

Extracts of Amaranthus have been used to treat several ailments since ancient times.
However, Amaranthus spp. has seen a resurgence of interest in recent decades. Literature …

In recent years there has been a substantial increase in the use of functional foods for
disease control. Fruitsand vegetables produce phytochemicals such as flavonoids and …