A comprehensive review of the nutritional properties of Chekkurmanis

Sauropus androgynus L. Merr is an underexploited medicinal shrub from the Phyllanthaceae family, often referred to both as a leafy vegetable and as a kind of multivitamin-rich green plant. Compounds having anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, wound-healing, and anti-obesity properties can be found in abundance in S. androgynous leaf extracts. Furthermore, these extracts may also enhance breast milk production. Micronutrient and vitamin deficiencies are prevalent across the globe, particularly impacting women and children who frequently experience malnutrition due to inadequate vegetable intake. Green leafy vegetables (GLVs) are significantly neglected in diets while being a rich source of minerals and vitamins. Their high-water content causes them to spoil quickly, emphasizing the necessity of processing these greens to enhance their value and encourage their inclusion in everyday meals. Chekurmanis is a highly nutritious green leafy vegetable that remains largely overlooked.