ABSTRACT
Chenopod is thought to be a native of Western Asia. However, the exact location of its origin is unknown. Chenopod, also known as pigweed, lamb's quarters, white goosefoot, muck weed, dung weed, fat hen, or wild spinach, belongs to chenopodiaceae or goosefoot family. Chenopod leaves are an inexpensive source of nutrients as they provide a good amount of calcium, phosphorous, sodium and vitamin C, and they are also good source of carbohydrates and protein and contain an appreciable amount of vitamin B too. Chenopod is grown for its succulent and tender leaves, and to some extent, for its edible shoots. It is a great alternative when other greens like amaranth and fenugreek are out of season. Chenopod has some medicinal properties and is useful in curing anorexia, cough, dysentery, diarrhoea, oedema, piles, heart and blood diseases, and it kills small worms.
