Eruca sativa (E. sativa), commonly known as arugula, salad arugula, or simply arugula, is an annual plant species belonging to the Brassicaceae family. This leafy vegetable is widely cultivated for its edible leaves, characterized by a distinctive peppery flavor. The seeds are used for their rich fatty acid oils. This botanical specimen has been incorporated into various forms of traditional medicinal practices such as anti-inflammatory, depurative, diuretic, digestive, aphrodisiac, and rubefacient effects. The plant contains various bioactive compounds, including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, glucosinolates, and flavonoids. This vegetable's broad therapeutic potential and diverse components are under ongoing research, enhancing our understanding of its medicinal properties. This review explores the phytochemical components of E. sativa and its efficacy in treating various diseases, offering a summary of its medicinal properties. Furthermore, it emphasizes the plant's importance in human health and suggests potential directions for future research in natural medicine.
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