An Assessment on Nutritional, Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Toxicological Properties of Ipomoea Batata L.

Abstract

An overview of the Ipomoea genus, namely Ipomoea batatas L., is given in this article. Its traditional uses, nutritional values, phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological properties are all covered in the review.  Many nations have for long been utilizing sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) for traditional purposes including curing allergies, managing patients with diabetes mellitus and as a source of dietary fiber. Ipomoea batatas is mostly composed of carotenoids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and phenolic substances. A number of nutritional components may be found in sweet potatoes, including minerals, β-carotene, protein, fiber, and vitamin C. Pharmacological properties of sweet potatoes include; anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, aphrodisiac, and antioxidant properties. Every portion of the plant has a distinct sort of phytochemical component and each pharmacological effect and mechanism is dependent on the phytochemical compounds, part and variety of the plant, and also extraction solvent used.