“…They also contain compounds that function as diuretics, modify blood sugar levels, and aid in the reduction of inflammatory responses ( Riuwpassa et al, 2020 ). A wide range of nutrients and bioactive compounds such as carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals ( Bakar et al, 2023 ; Mada et al, 2020 ), volatile and fixed oils, and natural antioxidants including flavonoids are present ( Kirrella et al, 2023 ; Ratha et al, 2023 ). Furthermore, it is a rich source of phenolic chemicals that may have health-promoting properties ( Ratha et al, 2023 ).…”