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 a common part of regional diets and folk medicine.
The fifth volume of this series features research on a variety of spices some of which appear in the series for the first time.
1. Clove: The Spice of Polyvalent Merit
2. Black Cumin Seeds: From Ancient Medicine to Current Clinical Trials
3. The Evolution of Mentha arvensis (L.) As Potential Multifunctional Herbal Medicine: Traditional And Experimental Evidence
4. Zingiber officinale: The Golden Spice as Portrayed in Ayurveda
5. Effects of Cinnamon on Health and its Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient
6. Sumac: A Spice with Many Health Benefits
The fifth volume of this series features research on a variety of spices some of which appear in the series for the first time.
1. Clove: The Spice of Polyvalent Merit
2. Black Cumin Seeds: From Ancient Medicine to Current Clinical Trials
3. The Evolution of Mentha arvensis (L.) As Potential Multifunctional Herbal Medicine: Traditional And Experimental Evidence
4. Zingiber officinale: The Golden Spice as Portrayed in Ayurveda
5. Effects of Cinnamon on Health and its Potential as a Functional Food Ingredient
6. Sumac: A Spice with Many Health Benefits
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Clove: The Spice Of Polyvalent Merit- Abdul Jalil Shah, Reyaz Hassan Mir, Roohi Mohi-Ud-Din, Prince Ahad Mir, Saba Sabreen, Rafia Jan, Taha Umair Wani, Shah Asma Farooq And Mubashir Hussain, Masoodi
- Introduction
- Botany, Taxonomy & Distribution
- Taxonomical Classification Of S. Aromaticum (L.)
- Ethnomedicinal/Traditional Uses
- Methods
- Phytochemistry Of Clove
- Pharmacological Activities
- Antioxidant Activity
- Anesthetic Activity
- Anti-Bacterial Activity
- Antifungal Activity
- Herbicidal Activity
- Insecticidal Activity
- Antiviral Activity
- Nematicidal Activity
- Hepatoprotective Activity
- Antidiabetic Property
- Antiplatelet Activity
- Antinociceptive Property
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity
- Anticancer Activity
- Toxicity Studies
- Pharmacokinetic Studies
- Conclusion And Future Perspectives
- List Of Abbreviations
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 2 Black Cumin Seeds: From Ancient Medicine To Current Clinical Trials
- Toktam Akaberi, Maryam Akaberi, Faegheh Farhadi And Seyed Ahmad Emami
- Introduction
- Nigella Sativa In Traditional Medicine
- Phytochemistry
- Biological Effects
- Anti-Inflammatory And Antioxidant Activities
- Asthma
- Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis
- Anti-Virus Activity
- Wound Healing Activity
- Hepatoprotective Activity
- Renal Protective Activity
- Metabolic Problems
- Cancer
- Neuroprotective Activities
- Clinical Studies
- Concluding Remarks
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- Abbreviations
- References
Chapter 3 Mentha Arvensis (L.): An Insight On The Pharmacological And Phytochemical Profile
- Mohd Akbar Dar, Prince Ahad, Weekar Younis, Showkat Rasool, Bahar Ahmad Seema Akbar And Mubashir Hussain Masoodi
- Introduction
- Scientific Classification
- Taxonomy
- Vernacular/Common Names
- Distribution And Spread Of Usage
- Traditional Uses
- Pharmacology Report
- Antimicrobial Activity
- Antioxidant Activity
- Antifertility Activity
- Effect On Anaphylactic Reactions And Production Of (Tnf)-Alpha
- Radioprotective Effect
- Cardiovascular Effects
- Anti-Ulcer Activity
- Neuroleptic Activity
- Nephroprotective Activity
- Sedative-Hypnotic Activity
- Antiemetic Activity
- Analgesic Activity
- Anti-Allergic Activity
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity
- Anticancer Activity
- Phytochemistry Report
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication:
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- Reference
Chapter 4 Zingiber Officinale: The Golden Spice, As Portrayed In Ayurveda
- Rabinarayan Acharya And Om Prakash Rout
- Introduction
- Biological Source
- Synonyms
- Habitat And Distribution
- Vernacular Names
- Botanical Identification
- Description Of The Plant
- Macroscopic Identification Of Official Part (Tables 1 And 2)
- Microscopic
- Powder
- Phytoconstituents
- Ginger In Ancient Ayurvedic Texts
- Nomenclature
- Ayurvedic Pharmacodynamics
- Actions And Therapeutic Uses
- Qualitative Standards
- Indian Standards
- Pharmacopoeia Standard
- United States Standards
- European Standards
- Pharmacological Actions
- Ayurvedic Approach Of Management Of Pain And Inflammation (Vata)
- Antioxidant Activity
- Veterinary Uses
- Pharmacovigilance Concern
- Toxicology
- Ginger Is Generally Recognized As Safe
- Subacute Thyroiditis Following Ginger Consumption
- Contraindication
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgement
- References
Chapter 5 Effects Of Cinnamon On Health And Its Potential As A Functional Food Ingredient
- Feyza Tosya And Sibel Bolek
- Introduction
- Nutritional Composition Of Cinnamon
- Health Benefits Of Cinnamon
- Effects Of Cinnamon On Diabetes Mellitus
- Antiinflammatory Effect
- Anticancer Effect
- Antioxidant Effect
- Antibacterial And Antifungal Effects
- Side Effects Of Cinnamon Consumption
- Safety Levels Of Cinnamon And Components
- Case Studies On Nutrient Enrichment With Cinnamon
- Conclusion
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Ceyda Sibel Kiliç
- Introduction
- Traditional Uses
- Traditional Uses In Turkey
- Traditional Uses In Iran
- Traditional Uses In Other Parts Of The World
- Active Substances
- Fatty Acid Composition And Sterols Found In The Fixed Oil Obtained From The Seeds
- Essential Oil Composition
- Phenolic Substances/Polyphenols
- Macro And Micro Elements
- Amino Acids And Proteins
- Vitamins
- Other Substances
- Bioactivity Studies Performed On The Species
- Anti Ache Activity
- Antiangiogenic Activity
- Anticancer Activity
- Antidiabetic/Hypoglycemic Activity
- Antigenotoxic/Genotoxic Activity
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity
- Antilipidemic Activity
- Antimicrobial/Antifungal Activity
- Antinociceptive Activity
- Antioxidant Activity
- Cardiovascular Activity
- Dentistry
- Dermatological Diseases/Wound Healing
- Hepatoprotective Activity
- Osteoarthritis Treatment
- Other Effects
- Side Effects/Adverse Effects
- Concluding Remarks
- Consent For Publication
- Conflict Of Interest
- Acknowledgements
- References
Chapter 6 Sumac: A Spice With Many Health Benefits
- Subject Index
Author
- Atta-ur-Rahman
- M. Iqbal Choudhary
- Sammer Yousuf
