Halophytes: The Plants of Therapeutic Medicine

Arya, S.; Devi, Sarita; Ram, Kirpa; Kumar, Sunil; Kumar, Naveen; Mann, Anita; Chand, Gurdev

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-3762-8_13

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“…Several halophyte species are already being used as food, forage, oilseeds and medicines (Arya et al, 2019;Castañeda-Loaiza et al, 2020;del Rosario Marinoni et al, 2019;Joshi, Kanthaliya, & Arora, 2020). The high content in minerals and the salty taste are two of the attributes that make edible halophytes, and particularly Salicornia so appealing as food items (Price, 2007).…”

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From the saltpan to the plate: An evaluation of the use of the edible halophyteSalicornia ramosissimain catering

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Silva

Patinha

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Annals of Applied Biology

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The halophyte species Salicornia ramosissima has long been consumed as food and is currently regarded as a high-value gourmet item. However, given that these plants grow in estuarine areas, often impacted by pollution, and are prone to the accumulation of ions, the risks associated with food borne pathogens or toxic metals has to be carefully considered. The objective of this work was to gather evidence that S. ramossissima harvested locally in an estuarine system (Ria de Aveiro, Portugal) can be safely consumed as a healthy and catering-amenable food. Fresh shoots, taken as green vegetables, and dried powdered shoots (green salt) intended as seasoning, were analysed for total aerobic bacteria, total coliforms, Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus and fungi (yeasts and moulds). The nutritional profile and the concentration of macro and micro elements, including potential toxic elements, was also established.Fresh shoots and green salt were incorporated in catering meals (soup and a meat dish) and subjected to sensory analyses. The microbiological quality of fresh shoots and green salt was compliant with the guidelines for salad greens and herbs and spices, respectively. The nutritional and elemental profile revealed that fresh shoots have a high content in fibre and NaCl. From the concentration of Na determined in green salt, a daily dose of 7 g was estimated as corresponding to the recommended daily dietary intake Na. None of the other elements was present in concentrations that could exceed the dietary intake limits. In the sensory tests, fresh shoots were well accepted as salad greens but green salt, used as seasoning, was considered as insufficient in terms of saltiness and does not completely substitute cooking salt. The results confirm the nutritional and sensory value of S. ramossisima and represent a promising prospect for the incorporation of locally harvested or crop cultivated plants in catering meals.

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From the saltpan to the plate: An evaluation of the use of the edible halophyteSalicornia ramosissimain catering

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Silva

Patinha

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“…Finally, compound 6 was identi-ed as N-trans-caffeoyl tyramine. 28,38 The molecular formula of S-(À)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-N-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)methoxyethyl]acrylamide (7) 13 C-NMR spectra data of compound 7 were similar to that of compound 1, except in the position of one methoxy group, which was assigned as being attached at C-7 0 in compound 7 instead of C-3 0 as in compound 1. The methoxy group at C-7 0 was assigned to the peaks at d H 3.17, s and d C 81.5 ppm.…”

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“…6 Halophytes are plants with substantial economic potential and are potential sources of medication. 7 Several species of halophytes have been utilized in folk medicine for their ability to produce various bioactive compounds, such as terpenes, saponins, and alkaloids. 7 Nevertheless, the chemical and biological investigation of various species has still barely been reported.…”

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Possible neuroprotective effects of amide alkaloids from Bassia indica and Agathophora alopecuroides: in vitro and in silico investigations

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“…Besides their protective role for the plant, these molecules display important biological activities, including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and neuroprotective, which may explain the several ethnomedicinal and-veterinary uses of different halophyte species (Ksouri et al, 2012;Arya et al, 2019, Oliveira et al, 2021. For example, Salicornia L. species (sea asparagus) are used in traditional medicine against obesity and diabetes while Crithmum maritimum L. (sea fennel) and Portulca olearacea (common purslane) are used as diuretic and antiscorbutic (Pereira et al, 2017;Hwess et al, 2018).…”

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Halophyte based Mediterranean agriculture in the contexts of food insecurity and global climate change

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Castagna

Ranieri

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Environmental and Experimental Botany

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Halophytes: The Plants of Therapeutic Medicine

Cited by 27 publications

References 90 publications

From the saltpan to the plate: An evaluation of the use of the edible halophyteSalicornia ramosissimain catering

From the saltpan to the plate: An evaluation of the use of the edible halophyteSalicornia ramosissimain catering

Possible neuroprotective effects of amide alkaloids from Bassia indica and Agathophora alopecuroides: in vitro and in silico investigations

Halophyte based Mediterranean agriculture in the contexts of food insecurity and global climate change

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