scholarly journals A Review on Pharmacological and Nutritional Benefits of Mango (Mangifera indica Linn): A Remedy for Cancer, Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Infections

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-92
Keyword(s):  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
Active Constituent ◽  
Gastrointestinal Infections ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
The World ◽  
Nutritional Benefits ◽  
Good Flavour

Mango is one of the choicest fruits in the world because of its good flavour, attractive colour and fruity fragrance. It belongs to family Anacardiaceae having wide range of varieties and health benefits. It grows in tropical region and has good nutritional profile. Innumerable researches have been done around the world that demonstrated diversified nutritional and pharmacological benefits of Mangifera indica Linn. It has particular composition of nutrients and phytochemicals. Different parts of mango trees have different wide ranges of benefits. The flower, seeds, leaves, bark, raw as well as ripe fruits provide extensive variety of pharmacological, medicinal and many health benefits. In addition to the higher values of macronutrients as well as micronutrients, mangoes have a wide range of bioactive compounds present in different portions of plant for example, the primary active constituent present in mango is mangiferin. In this review article we reviewed a number of beneficial characteristics of mango including its antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, gastric health, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities.

Health Benefits of Tea

2017 ◽  
pp. 99-116
Author(s):  
Sumonto Mitra ◽  
Shashi Khandelwal
Keyword(s):  
Health Benefits ◽  
Chinese History ◽  
Chemical Carcinogens ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Current State ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
The World ◽  
Cancer Agent

Tea is the second most widely consumed beverage throughout the world, after water. “Tea” is referred to the aromatic beverage prepared by incubating cured leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis with hot or boiling water. The origin of tea has remained a mystery and has been associated with legends in the Chinese history. Under experimental conditions in laboratory, tea has been reported to act as an anti-cancer agent in various models of lung, pancreas, liver, breast, fore-stomach, oesophagus, duodenum, colon, and skin cancers induced by chemical carcinogens. Tea also contains a wide range of antioxidants and has been found to possess several others health benefits. This chapter summarizes the history behind its use, various health benefits, and current state of scientific literature and epidemiological evidence of its usefulness.

Viability of Litchi chinensis seeds when stored in air and in water

1985 ◽  
Vol 104 (1) ◽  
pp. 247-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Ray ◽  
S. B. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Litchi Chinensis ◽  
The Past ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Range Of Variation ◽  
Selection Of

India is the second largest litchi producing country in the world after China (Syamal & Mishra, 1984), yet the number of litchi cultivars grown in the country is quite small compared with mango (Mangifera indica). In mango most of the choicest Indian cultivars have been obtained from chance seedlings (Singh, 1960) grown in the past without any definite aim in mind. Litchi, as a result of crosspollination (Chaturvedi, 1965), is a highly heterozygous fruit, and as such, its seedlings, like those of mango, exhibit a wide range of variation which helps in the selection of new desired types. It has, thus, been emphasized that litchi should be grown in bulk from seeds to introduce genetic variability (Kumar & Thakur, 1981). Kadman & Slor (1974), encouraged by excellent success in grafting, have also stressed the need for raising plants through seeds for rootstocks.

scholarly journals Myristica fragrans (Jaiphal): A Significant Medicinal Herbal Plant

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-224
Author(s):  
Isha Kumari ◽  
Hemlata Kaurav ◽  
Gitika Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Herbal Drugs ◽  
Myristica Fragrans ◽  
Therapeutic Uses ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
The World ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Myristica Fragrans Houtt ◽  
Herbal Plant

The tradition of using herbal drugs and herbal remedies for treating human ailments is very old. From last few years, the demand of herbal remedies has been increased. Myristica fragrans Houtt, commonly known as nutmeg, is a very common spice, which is used around the world. It is described in almost each medicine system such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and folk system. It has wide range of fixed oils and essential oils in it for example myristicin, safrole, myristic acid, trimyristicin, eugenol, elimicin and meso-dihydroguaiaretic acid. Myristica fragrans Houttis well considered medicinal plant for its extraordinary properties like aphrodisiac, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer etc. The review aim is to provide data/information related to medicinal herbal plant called Myristica fragrans such as its phytomedicinal value in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and folk system, its therapeutic uses and associated toxicity.

scholarly journals Developments on the Bioactive Compounds and Food Uses of the Tubers: Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia)

2021 ◽  
pp. 101-112
Author(s):  
C. J. Mba ◽  
H. O. Agu
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Colocasia Esculenta ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Pest Infestation ◽  
Xanthosoma Sagittifolium ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Food Applications ◽  
Nutritional Benefits

Two varieties of Cocoyam Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott (Taro) and Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott (Tannia) are experiencing renewed interest not only in Africa but also in the rest of the world. They are considered to be cheaper sources of carbohydrates than cereals or other bulbous crops because of their high calorie yield per hectare, low production costs, and relatively low susceptibility to insect and pest infestation. In addition to their nutritional benefits, they contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, proteins, mucilage, polysaccharides, lipids and anti-polyphenol antioxidants. These bioactive compounds have been shown to provide consumers with health benefits such as anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and dyslipemic properties. Interestingly, you don't need to consume the raw tubers or leaves to get these numerous health benefits, as the different parts of the plants which are nutrient-dense, have been used in various food applications such as flour, chips, poi, syrup, weaning foods for babies, local delicacies, and starch production. These products compete favourably with products from other root and tuber crops. Therefore, this article describes various value-added products made from Cocoyam that can be consumed to reap the numerous health benefits associated with consuming Cocoyam.

scholarly journals Analysis of Health Benefits Conferred by Lactobacillus Species from Kefir

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Conor Slattery ◽  
Paul D. Cotter ◽  
Paul W. O’Toole
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Tumor Suppression ◽  
Cholesterol Metabolism ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Fermented Milk ◽  
Lactobacillus Species ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Oxidative Effects

Lactobacilli are among the most common microorganisms found in kefir; a traditional fermented milk beverage produced locally in many locations around the world. Kefir has been associated with a wide range of purported health benefits; such as antimicrobial activity; cholesterol metabolism; immunomodulation; anti-oxidative effects; anti-diabetic effects; anti-allergenic effects; and tumor suppression. This review critically examines and assesses these claimed benefits and mechanisms with regard to particular Lactobacillus species and/or strains that have been derived from kefir; as well as detailing further potential avenues for experimentation.

scholarly journals Probiotic Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917 outcompetes intestinalpathogens during biofilm formation

2010 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viktoria Hancock ◽  
Malin Dahl ◽  
Per Klemm
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Coli Strain ◽  
Gastrointestinal Infections ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World

Many bacterial infections are associated with biofilm formation. Bacterialbiofilms can develop on essentially all kinds of surfaces, producing chronicand often intractable infections. Escherichia coli is an importantpathogen causing a wide range of gastrointestinal infections. E. coli strain Nissle 1917 has been used for many decades as a probiotic againsta variety of intestinal disorders and is probably the best field-tested E. coli strain in the world. Here we have investigated the biofilm-formingcapacity of Nissle 1917. We found that the strain was a good biofilm former.Not only was it significantly better at biofilm formation than enteropathogenic,enterotoxigenic and enterohaemorrhagic E. coli strains, it was alsoable to outcompete such strains during biofilm formation. The results supportthe notion of bacterial prophylaxis employing Nissle 1917 and may partiallyexplain why the strain has a beneficial effect on many intestinal disorders.

scholarly journals Coffee: Constituents and Health Benefits

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-38
Author(s):  
Shreya Shah ◽  
Anil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Degradation Products ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Chlorogenic Acids ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
The World ◽  
Anti Oxidant ◽  
Ancient Times ◽  
Skeletal Bone

Since ancient times, coffee has been one of the widely consumed beverages all over the world. It is renowned for its refreshing, body stimulating effect and unique taste. It belongs to the genus Coffea, class Dicotyledoneae, order Rubiales and family Rubiaceae. Coffee is a natural complex chemical mixture constituted of several compounds. It is accountable for numerous bioactivities and a number of compounds exhibit these effects. Some of the significant bioactivities documented are anti-oxidant, anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic and anti-obesity properties. The varying constituents of coffee responsible for the chemo-protective effects are mainly polyphenols including chlorogenic acids and their degradation products. Others include caffeine, diterpenoid alcohols such as kahweol, cafestol and other phenolics. Coffee has been reported to exhibit both protective and adverse effects on various body systems such as skeletal (bone), reproductive, nervous and cardiovascular systems; homocysteine and cholesterol levels and so on. The present review provides an overview of the coffee and its constituents; and their relationship with various diseases.  Recent investigations on its health benefits, with focus on their anti-cancer, anti-obesity properties and effect on cardiovascular diseases have also been discussed.

Galangin: A metabolite that suppresses anti-neoplastic activities through modulation of oncogenic targets

2021 ◽  
pp. 153537022110625
Author(s):  
Hardeep Singh Tuli ◽  
Katrin Sak ◽  
Shubham Adhikary ◽  
Ginpreet Kaur ◽  
Diwakar Aggarwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Incidence ◽  
Natural Compound ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Drugs ◽  
Lead Compounds ◽  
Molecular Oncology ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
The World

With the dramatic increase in cancer incidence all over the world in the last decades, studies on identifying novel efficient anti-cancer agents have been intensified. Historically, natural products have represented one of the most important sources of new lead compounds with a wide range of biological activities. In this article, the multifaceted anti-cancer action of propolis-derived flavonoid, galangin, is presented, discussing its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-angiogenic, and anti-metastatic effects in various cancer cells. In addition, co-effects with standard chemotherapeutic drugs as well as other natural compounds are also under discussion, besides highlighting modern nanotechnological advancements for overcoming the low bioavailability issue characteristic of galangin. Although further studies are needed for confirming the anti-cancer potential of galangin in vivo malignant systems, exploring this natural compound might open new perspectives in molecular oncology.

Curcumin Sensitizes Cancers Towards TRAIL-induced Apoptosis via Extrinsic and Intrinsic Apoptotic Pathways

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 849-854
Author(s):  
Siew Ching Ngai
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Active Constituent ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Combinational Treatment ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Cancer Agent ◽  
Induced Apoptosis

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is a natural protein expressed in a wide range of tissues in our body. It is a promising anti-cancer agent due to its selective killing of cancer cells, rendering normal cells unharmed. However, resistance occurs either intrinsically or develops over the course of TRAIL treatment. In view of its specificity to cancer cells, there is a pushing need to overcome TRAIL resistance. Curcumin (Cur), a natural active constituent of turmeric, has been evidenced to have anti-cancer properties. However, it is limited by its sparing solubility and low bioavailability. Combinational therapy is one of the most frequently used strategies to overcome these limitations, which has been proved to be more effective than monotherapy by achieving synergistic effects and reducing toxicity. This review aims to discuss TRAIL and its underlying apoptotic mechanisms, the combinational treatment of Cur and TRAIL in view of their respective limitations, and the underlying apoptotic mechanisms activated by the sensitization of cancers by Cur towards TRAIL-induced apoptosis. Finally, this review discusses the research gap and the author’s insight into this research area in bridging the research gap from bench to bedside.

scholarly journals The Product and the Manufacturing of Yoghurt

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Rajvir Singh, Malreddy Nikitha, Shwetnisha and Nongmaithem Mangalleima
Keyword(s):  
Health Benefits ◽  
Milk Proteins ◽  
Essential Amino Acids ◽  
The Body ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Optimal Health ◽  
Calcium Source

Yogurt, often known as yoghurt, is one of the most popular fermented dairy products in the world, with a wide range of health advantages in addition to basic nutrition. In general, yogurt is a nutrient-dense food because of its nutritional profile, and it is a high-calcium source that supplies considerable amounts of calcium in bio-available form. Furthermore, it contains milk proteins with a higher biological value as well as nearly all of the essential amino acids required for optimal health. Yogurt is a probiotic carrier food that may transfer large numbers of probiotic bacteria into the body, providing unique health benefits if consumed. These are commonly referred to as "bio-yogurts." Yogurt is also said to help with lactose tolerance, immunological boosting, and the prevention of gastrointestinal problems. Consumer demand for yogurt and yogurt-related products has surged as a result of these well-known health benefits, and it has become the fastest-growing dairy category in the world. Yogurts are currently available in a variety of styles and variations, each with its own fat content, flavor profile, and texture, making them suited for a variety of meal settings and plates as a snack, dessert, sweet or savory dish.

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