Moringa oleifera,native to India,grows in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.It is commonly known as‘drumstick tree’or‘horseradish tree’.Moringa can withstand both severe drought and mild frost cond...Moringa oleifera,native to India,grows in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.It is commonly known as‘drumstick tree’or‘horseradish tree’.Moringa can withstand both severe drought and mild frost conditions and hence widely cultivated across the world.With its high nutritive values,every part of the tree is suitable for either nutritional or commercial purposes.The leaves are rich in minerals,vitamins and other essential phytochemicals.Extracts from the leaves are used to treat malnutrition,augment breast milk in lactating mothers.It is used as potential antioxidant,anticancer,anti-inflammatory,antidiabetic and antimicrobial agent.M.oleifera seed,a natural coagulant is extensively used in water treatment.The scientific effort of this research provides insights on the use of moringa as a cure for diabetes and cancer and fortification of moringa in commercial products.This review explores the use of moringa across disciplines for its medicinal value and deals with cultivation,nutrition,commercial and prominent pharmacological properties of this“Miracle Tree”.展开更多
Edible mushrooms are ubiquitous around the world due to their enormous health benefits.Mushrooms have been used as folk medicine and healthy food from ancient times but their health-promoting effects have not been exp...Edible mushrooms are ubiquitous around the world due to their enormous health benefits.Mushrooms have been used as folk medicine and healthy food from ancient times but their health-promoting effects have not been explored.As a superfood,mushroom powder is an essential component of the human diet for improving health and immunity.Bioactive components present in them such as proteins,polysaccharides,terpenes,and lipids have recently sparked much attention to exhibit therapeutic properties such as anti-cancer,immunomodulatory,antihypercholesterolemia,antiviral,antidiabetic,and anti-inflammatory effects.Moreover,these isolated compounds have the potentiality to be used in dietary supplements and medicines.In addition,numerous bioactive compounds such as ergosterol,gallic acid,and cordycepin proved to be essential in preventing or reducing the severity of COVID-19.This review unveils a comprehensive understanding of the nutraceutical as well as the medicinal potential of mushrooms and their applications in food products for human wellness.展开更多
文摘Moringa oleifera,native to India,grows in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.It is commonly known as‘drumstick tree’or‘horseradish tree’.Moringa can withstand both severe drought and mild frost conditions and hence widely cultivated across the world.With its high nutritive values,every part of the tree is suitable for either nutritional or commercial purposes.The leaves are rich in minerals,vitamins and other essential phytochemicals.Extracts from the leaves are used to treat malnutrition,augment breast milk in lactating mothers.It is used as potential antioxidant,anticancer,anti-inflammatory,antidiabetic and antimicrobial agent.M.oleifera seed,a natural coagulant is extensively used in water treatment.The scientific effort of this research provides insights on the use of moringa as a cure for diabetes and cancer and fortification of moringa in commercial products.This review explores the use of moringa across disciplines for its medicinal value and deals with cultivation,nutrition,commercial and prominent pharmacological properties of this“Miracle Tree”.
基金funded by Science and Engineering Research Board,Department of Science and Technology(SERB/EEQ/2018/000131)。
文摘Edible mushrooms are ubiquitous around the world due to their enormous health benefits.Mushrooms have been used as folk medicine and healthy food from ancient times but their health-promoting effects have not been explored.As a superfood,mushroom powder is an essential component of the human diet for improving health and immunity.Bioactive components present in them such as proteins,polysaccharides,terpenes,and lipids have recently sparked much attention to exhibit therapeutic properties such as anti-cancer,immunomodulatory,antihypercholesterolemia,antiviral,antidiabetic,and anti-inflammatory effects.Moreover,these isolated compounds have the potentiality to be used in dietary supplements and medicines.In addition,numerous bioactive compounds such as ergosterol,gallic acid,and cordycepin proved to be essential in preventing or reducing the severity of COVID-19.This review unveils a comprehensive understanding of the nutraceutical as well as the medicinal potential of mushrooms and their applications in food products for human wellness.
