Dudhikalmi (Ipomoea alba) A Less Exploited Nutritive Plant- A Reassessment (Review Article)

Author(s): Rauniyar.N* and Srivastava.D**

Abstract: The largest species of genus Ipomoea normally known as morning glories predominates in family Convolvulaceae which is known to occupy major tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The consumption of different species of Ipomoea has been reported since the traditional times and their use as medicine is also an orthodox. Ipomoea alba being highly rich in nutrients is widely used as raw or cooked vegetables in different regions of biosphere as it helps to heal certain unreliable happenings such as snake bites, filariasis, constipation, boils and wounds, also it overcomes obesity, used as antioxidant etc. Highlighting the essential feature of Ipomoea alba along with how its use is practised all over the world and focus on its medicinal importance is main aim of this review paper.

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