A review on therapeutic potential of Amaranthus spinosus

Abstract

A wound is defined as damage or disruption to the normal anatomical structure and function. This can range from a simple break in the epithelial integrity of the skin or it can be deeper, extending into subcutaneous tissue with damage to other structures such as tendons, muscles, vessels, nerves, parenchymal organs and even bones. Phytochemical investigations revealed that Amaranthus spinosus is a rich source of Saponin, Betalain, Phenolic acids, Steroids, amino acids, Rutin, Catechuic acid, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Glycosides, β-sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Linoleic acid, Terpenoids, Lipids, Tannins,Carotenoids,7-p-coumaroyl apigenin 4-o-β-D-glucopyranoside, β-D-ribofuranosyl adenine, Amaranthine and isomaranthine, Quercetin and kemferol glycoside, β-xanthin, β-cyanin, Betanin, Stigmasterol, Xylofuranosl uracil, β-sitosterol glucoside, Hydroxycinnamates etc.