Longevity Spinach

Aka: Okinawa spinach

leaves are rich in flavonoids, astragalin, kaempferol, quercetin, myricetin, and rutin (associated with anti-glycaemic, anticancer, antihypertensive, antimicrobial, and antioxidant activities).

additional compounds: chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, luteolin, apigenin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, saponins, terpenes, carotenoids, chlorophyll, and essential oils.

significant blood glucose reduction.

traditionally used to manage hypertension.

documented activity against multiple cancer cell lines including cervical, colon, breast, and liver cancer. lupeol (one of the isolated compounds) is a well-characterized anticancer triterpene with documented apoptosis-inducing activity across multiple cancer types. kaempferol specifically inhibits VEGF-induced angiogenesis, cutting off tumor blood supply.

extracts reduce kidney oxidative stress markers and protect against nephrotoxin-induced damage.
the flavonoid fraction specifically reduces proteinuria and improves glomerular filtration markers.

supports reproductive hormone balance and reduces oxidative stress in reproductive tissues, relevant to both male and female fertility.

activity against Plasmodium falciparum (the most dangerous malaria parasite) has been confirmed.