A STUDY ON MEDICINAL HERB SPINACIA OLERACEAE LINN: AMARANTHACEAE.

Spinacia oleracea is an edible green vegetable plant; belong to the family of Amaranthaceae. Spinacia oleracea have various pharmacological activities such as anti-oxidant, anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, anti-histaminic and hepatoprotective. The present paper is an attempt to provide a detailed botanical description, classification, nutrient contents, traditional uses and pharmacological properties of this medicinal herb. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]