Prevention and Cure of Digestive Disorders Through the Use of Medicinal Plants

Sidhu, Kiranjot; Kaur, Jasjeet; Kaur, Gurvinder; Pannu, Kunwarjeet

doi:10.1080/09709274.2007.11905959

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“…(Hegade, 2005) [27] . Recent study reported that aonla extracts have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial (Sidhu et al 2007) [58] and antiviral properties (Balasubramaniam et al, 2007) [8] .…”

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Nutraceutical properties of recommended horticultural crops to develop human immune system against COVID-19

Ashok¹,

Ravivarman²,

Kayalvizhi³

2020

Int. J. Chem. Stud.

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Scientific reports state that horticultural crops namely fruits, vegetables, spices and medicinal plants play an important role in treating several diseases. They are useful in curing nutrient deficiency diseases. There are several examples available in Ayurvedic literature about the role of different horticultural crops in human diet. Viral infections play an important role in human diseases, and recent outbreaks in the advent of globalization and ease of travel have underscored their prevention as a critical issue in safeguarding public health. The dietary management should be considered in terms of improving immunity and utilizing the anti-viral properties of few nutrients. Eating a low-fat, plant-based vegetarian diet may boost the immune system. Vegetarians have been shown in a few studies to have more effective white blood cells compared to non-vegetarians, because of a higher intake of vitamins and lower intake of fat. This review deals with major recommended horticultural crops in India to immune system against viral diseases particularly, COVID19.

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“…(Hegade, 2005) [27] . Recent study reported that aonla extracts have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial (Sidhu et al 2007) [58] and antiviral properties (Balasubramaniam et al, 2007) [8] .…”

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confidence: 99%

Nutraceutical properties of recommended horticultural crops to develop human immune system against COVID-19

Ashok¹,

Ravivarman²,

Kayalvizhi³

2020

Int. J. Chem. Stud.

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“…Aonla is well known for its neutraceutical and pharmacological properties (Chatterjee and Sil, 2007;Calixto et al, 1998). Not only it is a wonderful antioxidant (Kumar et al, 2006), but it has also proven anti-fungal, anti-bacterial (Sidhu et al, 2007), anti-viral (Balasubramaniam et al, 2007), anti-mutagenic (Kumar, et al, 2006), anti-hepatoxic (Chatterjee and Sil, 2007), anti-inflammatory (Asmawi et al, 1992, Ihantola-Vormisto et al, 1997, anti-histaminic, immuno-modulatory (Neetu et al, 2002), hypolipidemic (Mathur et al, 1996), and hypotensive relieving properties. Amla fruit is rich in Vitamin C (Pathak, 2003;Pillay and Iyer, 1958;Shah and Hamid, 1968) and pectin.…”

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RAPD based genetic variability among cultivated varieties of Aonla (Indian Gooseberry, Phyllanthus emblica L.)

Chaurasia¹,

Subramaniam²,

Krishna³

et al. 2009

Physiol Mol Biol Plants

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Aonla, the Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica) is widely grown in India due to its neutraceutical properties. Investigations on the use of RAPD markers enabled us to estimate genetic variability among commercially cultivated varieties. This study also enabled us to distinguish these varieties using a set of four decamer primers, which was otherwise difficult by using morphological markers. Cluster analysis revealed three different groups of varieties directly associated to their place of origin. RAPD markers were also able to differentiate varieties of same origin or even selection from same parents. This information can be used for identification of varieties and further crop improvement programme.

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“…World Bank Report in 1998 has shown 20% of medicines as contribution from "Indigenous Knowledge World". [2] The past decade has also witnessed intense interest in "nutraceuticals" in which phytochemical constituents can have long-term health promoting or medicinal qualities. Although the distinction between medicinal plants and nutraceuticals can sometimes be vague, a primary characteristic of the latter is that nutraceuticals have a nutritional role in the diet and the benefits to health may arise from long-term use as foods (i.e., chemoprevention).…”

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Lagenaria siceraria : A nutraceutical for good health

Katare¹,

Agrawal²,

Rana³

et al. 2012

Int J Green Pharm

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Background: Health education is the essential requirement for the empowerment of developing India. It is the physical, mental, social and nutritional well being of the person. Health and plant foods have an age-old association. Several plant foods are reported to have nutraceutical functions. Lagenaria siceraria (bottle gourd) is reported to have several health benefits and hence may be used as a nutraceutical also. Aim: To assess the beneficial effect of bottle gourd juice on biochemical parameters of normal healthy subjects. Materials and Methods: 200 ml freshly prepared Lagenaria siceraria fruit extract (LSFE) was administered every day at fasting state early in the morning to normal healthy subjects. Anthropometric measurements, fasting blood sugar levels, lipid profile, antioxidant status and kidney and liver functions markers were monitored at the beginning and at the end of the 3 months of therapy. Results: Analysis of the data using t-test revealed that there was significant improvement at P<0.05 level in triglycerides (TG), High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (HDL-c) and Very Low-density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (VLDL-c) levels. A considerable decrease in risk ratio for heart disease was also observed. There was 3.9% reduction in blood glucose level. A marked improvement in antioxidant status was seen. A significant improvement in kidney function at P<0.05 level in urea and uric acid was found. Liver function markers showed significant reduction at P<0.001 level in bilirubin levels. Conclusion: Findings of the study indicated that LSFE administration may act as a nutraceutical for disease prevention and favour good health

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Prevention and Cure of Digestive Disorders Through the Use of Medicinal Plants

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Nutraceutical properties of recommended horticultural crops to develop human immune system against COVID-19

Nutraceutical properties of recommended horticultural crops to develop human immune system against COVID-19

RAPD based genetic variability among cultivated varieties of Aonla (Indian Gooseberry, Phyllanthus emblica L.)

Lagenaria siceraria : A nutraceutical for good health

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