Many herbs and spices, in addition to their culinary use for taste, contain chemical compounds which have medicinal uses. For this reason, herbs and spices have been used for treating various ailments since ancient times. Modern scientific methods have enabled researchers to isolate bioactive compounds from herbs and spices and perform chemical analyses, which can be used to develop medicines to treat different diseases. This book series is a compilation of current reviews on studies performed on herbs and spices.
Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs is essential reading for medicinal chemists, herbalists and biomedical researchers interested in the science of natural herbs and spices that are common part of regional diets and folk medicine.
The third volume of this series features the following reviews:
1. Anthelmintic Properties of Cinnamon for the Control of Agricultural and Public Health Pests
2. Nutraceutical Attributes of Tamarindus indica L. - Devils' Tree with Sour Date
3. An Overview of the Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Fruit: A Potential source of Nutritional and Health promoting Phytoconstituents
4. The Clinical Overview of Turmeric, Turmeric-based Medicines, and Turmeric Isolates
5. Origanum majorana: The Fragrance of Health
6. Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.): The King of Spices
7. Coriander: A Herb with Multiple Benefits
8. Flax Seed (Linum usitatissimum) a Potential Functional Food Source
Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs is essential reading for medicinal chemists, herbalists and biomedical researchers interested in the science of natural herbs and spices that are common part of regional diets and folk medicine.
The third volume of this series features the following reviews:
1. Anthelmintic Properties of Cinnamon for the Control of Agricultural and Public Health Pests
2. Nutraceutical Attributes of Tamarindus indica L. - Devils' Tree with Sour Date
3. An Overview of the Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) Fruit: A Potential source of Nutritional and Health promoting Phytoconstituents
4. The Clinical Overview of Turmeric, Turmeric-based Medicines, and Turmeric Isolates
5. Origanum majorana: The Fragrance of Health
6. Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.): The King of Spices
7. Coriander: A Herb with Multiple Benefits
8. Flax Seed (Linum usitatissimum) a Potential Functional Food Source
Table of Contents
Preface
List of Contributors
Chapter 1 Anthelmintic Properties of Cinnamon for the Control of Agricultural and Public Health Pests
- Introduction
- Biology of Cinnamon
- Traditional and Molecular Taxonomic Description of Cinnamon
- Traditional Taxonomy
- Molecular Taxonomy
- Metabolites Reported in Cinnamon
- Volatiles
- Leaves
- Bark
- Root Bark
- Fruit Stalks
- Fruits
- Phenolics
- Simple Phenolics
- Polyphenols
- Alkaloids
- Uses of Cinnamon as a Condiment
- Antiparasitic Properties of Cinnamon
- Antiprotozoal Properties of Cinnamon
- Activity Against Plasmodium Falciparum
- Activity Against Pyroplasmas
- Activity Against Trypanosoma Cruzi
- Activity Against Schistosoma Japonicum
- Anthelmintic Properties Against Agricultural Pests
- Insecticidal Activity
- Mode of Action
- Agricultural Pests
- Urban and Human Health Pests
- Veterinary Pests
- Anthelmintic Properties Against Livestock Pests
- Productive Performance
- Advances and Perspectives of Cinnamon in the Control of Helminths
- Perspectives on the Study of the Anthelmintic Properties of Cinnamon
- Conclusions
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Gloria Sarahi Castañeda-Ramirez, Javier Ventura-Cordero, Gloria Ivonne Hernández-
- Bolio, Gonzalo Silva-Aguayo, Manuel Carrillo-Morales, Gabriela Oropeza-Guzman
- Blanca Aguilar-Figueroa, Benjamín Nogueda-Torres, Blanca E. Álvarez-Fernández And
- Liliana Aguilar-Marcelino
- Introduction
- Biological/Pharmacological/Nutraceutical Activities of Spices
- And Culinary Herbs
- Metabolic Disorders
- Tuberculosis
- Nephrotoxicity
- Aphrodisiac Activity
- Hepatoprotective Activity
- Snakebite
- Phytochemistry of Spices and Culinary Herbs
- Structure-Activity Relationship (Sar) Studies
- Molecular Docking Studies
- Stress Biomarkers
- Inflammation Biomarkers
- Ulcer Biomarkers
- Diabetic Biomarkers
- Liver Biomarkers
- Venom Biomarkers
- Tamarind Processing and Products
- Processing and Preservation
- Tamarind Products
- Pulp
- Juice Concentrate
- Tamarind-Mango Squash
- Tamarind Jam
- Spiced Tamarind Beverage
- Food Colorant
- Quality Aspects of Tamarind
- Conclusion
- Abbreviations
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Introduction
- Botanical Description and Historical Cultivation
- Chemical and Nutritional Composition of Tamarind Fruit
- Anti-Nutrient Composition of Tamarind
- Food Uses of Tamarind
- Medicinal Uses of the Tamarind Fruit
- Antioxidant Activities of Tamarind Fruit
Chapter 2 Nutraceutical Attributes
- Tree with Sour Date
- S. Aishwarya, Kounaina Khan, Anirudh Gururaj Patil, Pankaj Satapathy, Aishwarya
- T. Devi, M.G. Avinash, S.M. Veena, Shubha Gopal, M.N. Nagendra, K.
- Muthucheliyan, Shivaprasad Hudeda, Farhan Zameer and Sunil S. More
Chapter 3 An Overview of the Tamarind Fruit
- Potential Source of Nutritional and Health Promoting Phytoconstituents
- F. Lucy Oyetayo and I. Adebayo Odeniyi
- Antimicrobial Properties of the Tamarind Fruit
- Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Tamarind Fruit
- Anticancer Activities of Tamarind Fruit
- Conclusion and Recommendations
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 4 The Clinical Overview of Turmeric, Turmeric-Based
- Medicines, and Turmeric Isolates
- Introduction
- Clinical Studies
- Clinical Studies of Turmeric and Turmeric-Based Medicine
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Chemoprevention
- Colorectal Cancer
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Dyslipidemia
- Human Gut Microbiota
- Lupus Nephritis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Skin Inflammation
- Vascular Function
- Clinical Studies of Turmeric Isolates
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Beta-Thalassemia
- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Depression
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Dyslipidemia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Metabolic Syndrome (Weight Loss)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Pancreatitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Skin Diseases
- Viral Infection
- Summary of Clinical Trial
- Adverse Effect in Clinical Trials
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Elin Y. Sukandar and Dhyan K. Ayuningtyas
- Bhushan P. Pimple, Amrita M. Kulkarni and Ruchita B. Bhor
- Introduction
- Traditional Claims
- Vernacular Names
- Drug Interactions
- Phytochemistry
- Therapeutic Uses
- Global and Indian Market
- Import Data
- Export of Marjoram Oil
- Toxicity of Origanum Majorana
- Pharmacology
- Antioxidant Activity
- Antimicrobial Activity
- Antigenotoxic Effect
- Anti-Hyperglycaemic
- Anti-Depressant
- Anti- Neurodegenerative Effect
- Anti-Proliferative Activity
- Anti-Spasmodic and Myorelaxant Activity
- Anti-Urolithic Activity (Inhibition of Kidney Stones)
- Cardioprotective Activity
- Anti-Ulcerogenic Activity
- Modulation of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (Pcos)
- Veterinary Applications
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 6 Black Pepper ( L.): The King of Spices
- Priyanka Soni, Vishal Soni and Naveen Kumar Choudhary
- Introduction
- Pharmacognostic Characteristic of Black Pepper Plant
- Taxonomical Classification of
- Pharmacological Activities of Black Pepper
- Antioxidant Activity
- Antimicrobial Activity
- Antidiarrheal Activity
- Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory and Antipyretic Activity
- Anticonvulsant Activity
- Anti-Tussive and Bronchodilator Activity
- Neuroprotective and Antidepressant Activity
- Hepatoprotective Activity and Digestion
- Phytochemical Studies
- Herbal Formulations
- Traditional and Ethnomedicinal Uses
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
Chapter 5 The Fragrance of Health
- Anticancer and Antitumor Activity
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 7 Coriander: a Herb with Multiple Benefits
- Introduction
- Taxonomy
- Historic Occurrence
- About the Plant
- Chemical Constituents
- Properties and Uses
- Traditional Uses
- Preparation & Storage
- Phytochemical Investigations
- Tlc Identity Test
- Analysis of Volatile Oil
- Limits for Quality Parameters
- Pharmacological Investigations
- Clinical Investigations
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Consent for Publication
- Conflict of Interest
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Introduction
- Occurrence and Distribution
- Tradition and Ethanomedical Use
- Phytochemicals
- Nutrients Composition of Flaxseed and Health Benefits
- Proteins
- Dietary Fibers
- Minerals
- Lignans
- Flaxseed Oil/Lipids
- Bioactive Compounds
- Pharmacological Action
- Anti-Inflammatory
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Antipyretic
- Anti-Ulcer
- Laxative
- Bone Development
- Hair Growth
- Atherosclerosis
- Memory
- Cardiovascular Diseases
Author
- Atta-ur-Rahman
- M. Iqbal Choudhary
- Sammer Yousuf
