A review on ethnomedicinal, phytochemical, and pharmacological importance of the Chenopodium genus

The genus Chenopodium from the Chenopodiaceae family comprises at least 150 plant species. These are distributed over a large geographical area from wild to domesticated forms with high diversity. Some species such as C. album and C. quinoa are notable for their nutritional value and are commonly consumed with diet. They are also well adapted to adverse climatic conditions and are important in the conservation of the environment. The pharmacological evaluation of Chenopodium plant species also ranged from the treatment of external ailment (wound healing activity) to the cellular level (anticancer and immunomodulatory activities). It is concluded that the genus has lots of potential for further scientific studies, search of the new bioactive molecules, and the development of the new herbal drug.