‘’Importance Of Wild Vegetables (Raanbhaj...

‘’Importance Of Wild Vegetables (Raanbhaji) In Healthy Lifestyle: A Critical Review’’

Author Name : Vd.Pallavi Jadhav, Vd.Ketaki Deshmukh, Vd.Parshuram Pawar , Vd.Dasri , Vd.Pritam Pawale, Vd.Vrushali Dani

ABSTRACT Raanbhaji or Wild vegetables constitute a vital part of the tribal diet.Wild vegetables are naturally obtained nutritionally and medically rich.The nutritional values are optimum since they grow in their natural habitat.Wild vegetables have symbiotic relationship with their habitat for, Ex. Some grows on marshy (soft and wet) land some on stony, some on slopes, in bushes, grasses, or by water body.Nowadays people are trying to grow or cultivate these forest vegetables. Such as polyphenols, vitamin B, vitamin C, proteins, carbohydrates and fibre in food.Wild vegetables play an essential role in food supplies as they have sufficient level of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and possess good antioxidant properties which improve the human health. Several studies have documented this traditional knowledge about wild plants but mostly related to this dietary and medicinal aspects