Unveiling the nutraceutical potential of seed spices for multifaceted health effects
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M.K. Mahatma
ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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Kailashpati Tripathi
ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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S.N. Saxena
ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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V. Bhardwaj
ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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Traditional medicine, health benefits, natural products, antidiabetic effect, antimutagenic effect, hypo cholesterolemic effectAbstract
Seed spices, which are traditionally employed for flavor enhancement,
coloration and food preservation, have long been recognized for their
medicinal properties within the domain of traditional medicine systems.
Recent advancements in seed spice technology, coupled with expanded
knowledge of the chemical composition and pharmacological properties of
these plants, have spurred comprehensive investigations into their
potential health benefits. Pioneering experimental research,
encompassing both animal studies and human trials, has revealed
numerous health-promoting attributes associated with these
commonplace culinary additives. These investigations have meticulously
documented an array of health benefits attributed to seed spices, including
their stimulatory effects on digestion, ability to lower lipid levels, influence
on diabetes management, capacity to prevent stone formation, antioxidant
properties, and anti-inflammatory characteristics, as well as their potential
to inhibit mutagenesis and carcinogenesis. Notably, certain spices have
garnered attention for their profound nutraceutical value due to their
cholesterol-lowering and antidiabetic properties, suggesting far-reaching
implications for health enhancement. These advantageous physiological
effects not only signify potential nutraceutical applications but also suggest
promising therapeutic interventions across various disease conditions.
This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the experimental
evidence underpinning the nutraceutical potential inherent in spices.
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