FROM TRADITIONAL MEDICINE TO MODERN SCIENCE: THE NUTRITIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF PERSICARIA CHINENSIS
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Persicaria chinensis (L.) H. Gross, commonly known as Chinese knotweed, belongs to the family Polygonaceae and is a perennial herbaceous vine distributed widely across Asia and other tropical regions. This review explores its nutritional value, phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, pharmacological properties, and traditional medicinal uses. Rich in bioactive compounds like phenolics, flavonoids, and squalene, P. chinensis demonstrates potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-ulcer activities. Nutraceutical applications, such as antioxidant supplements and anti-microbial formulations, position this plant as a promising therapeutic agent. Future research into its mechanistic pathways, bioavailability, and clinical applications is warranted to validate its pharmaceutical potential.
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