1st Edition
Exploration of the Medicinal Potential of Kitchen Ingredients
This book explores the therapeutic potential of everyday kitchen ingredients, blending traditional practices with modern scientific analysis. It provides insights beyond the regular culinary use of vegetables and spices, and presents a comprehensive analysis of their chemistry, nutraceutical roles, and pharmacological applications. The diverse range of topics will offer readers a glimpse into the profound medicinal benefits these ingredients hold.
With contributions from leading researchers at eminent institutions, the book encompasses the therapeutic potential of daily-use kitchen ingredients, their importance in historical and cultural contexts, and their relevance in modern medicine. This volume will help to reveal the true power of kitchen ingredients through scientific evidence.
Key features include:
- A diverse range of topics on the therapeutic roles and nutraceutical significance of vegetables such as garlic, spinach, capsicum, fennels, onion, leafy vegetables, and others.
- A comprehensive insight into the phytochemistry and pharmacology of spices such as clove, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, cardamom, nutmeg, asafoetida, thyme, and more.
- The utilization of different kitchen ingredients for nutraceutical purposes in addressing chronic illnesses such as cancer and diabetes.
- Insight into the pharmacological role of essential oils derived from spices.
- Comprehensive insights into allergenicity, toxicity profiles, and dose-dependent studies.
- A detailed discussion on clinical evidence of assessments done on functional spices.
This book is an essential resource for students, researchers, faculties, and healthcare professionals working in naturopathy. Exploration of the Medicinal Potential of Kitchen Ingredients promises to inspire innovative solutions and expand horizons in the fields of pharmacology and natural therapeutics.
1. Different Vegetables and Their Nutraceutical Significances
Ayush Madan, Pranshul Sethi, Neetu Panwar, Sonali Rastogi, Urvee Dave, and Abhinav Verma
2. Garlic through the Ages: Historical Significance, Chemical Composition, and Therapeutic Potential
Nikhil Rajnani, Ashish Hundani, Heena Bhojwani, and Nalini Kurup
3. Spinach: Varieties and Nutraceutical Functions
Rahul D. Kamble, Deepak B. Shelke, Mahadev R. Chambhare, and Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia
4. An Insight into the Chemical Characteristics and Medicinal Properties of Capsicum Species
Himanko Gogoi, Hriday Kumar Biswas, Yogita Ale, and Mansi Butola
5. Fennels: Chemistry and Pharmacology
Deepika Saini
6. Leafy Vegetables and Their Nutraceutical Health Impacts
Shibashis Das, Partha Mondal, Rajdeep Mohanta, Tanmoy Mondal, Kaushik Kumar Das, and D.K.Murmu
7. Onion (Allium cepa L.): Chemistry and Pharmacology
Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia, Shashi Lata Bharati, Payal Joshi, Sunita Singh, Rima Kumari, Alka Singh, Rahul D. Kamble, Deepak B. Shelke, and Vijay Kumar Patel
8. Unlocking the Secrets of the King of Spices: Exploring Its Chemistry, Health Benefits, and Medicinal Wonders
Sukanya Patra, Jyotirmayee, Pradip Paik, and Malkhey Verma
9. Clove: Chemistry, Medicinal Application, and Toxicity Profile
Rahul D. Kamble, Balkrishna A. Shinde, Mahadev R. Chambhare, Deepak B. Shelke, and Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia
10. Phytochemistry, Biological Activities, and Therapeutic Potential of Elettaria cardamomum and Its Medicinal Perspectives
Rima Kumari, Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia, Shweta Yadav, and Nuzhat Parween
11. A Comprehensive Insight on Chemistry and Medicinal Values of Fenugreek for Human Health
Abhratanu Ganguly, Sayantani Nanda, Nurunnisa Khatun, Kanchana Das, Pritam Maitra, Gopal Biswas, Moutushi Mandi, and Prem Rajak
12. Cumin: Varieties and Nutraceutical Function and Applications
Sonia Gupta, Dinesh Kumar, Rajni Tanwar, Raman Kumari, and Puja Gulati
13. Cinnamon: Chemistry in Action – From Flavour and Aroma to Therapeutic Interventions
Anuradha Singh, Javeria, Udit Kumar, Kavya Singh, and Aniqa Tahreem
14. Ginger Chemistry and Its Health Impacts with a Toxicity Profile
Ayman Younes Allam, Gholamreza Abdi, Avanish Chandra Sharma, Sunita Singh, and Ahmed A. Tayel
15. Nutrient Composition and Potential Biomolecule Profile of Black Turmeric: A Comprehensive Review
Debashree Kakati, Mukul Barwant, and Himakshi Baishya
16. Asafoetida: Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Applications
Naveen Kumar, Anoop Kumar, Piyush Sharma, Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia, and Sunita Singh
17. Thyme: Chemistry and Pharmacology
Alka Singh, Shalu Verma, Kiran Dobhal, and Chetan Singh Chauhan
18. Unveiling the Secrets of Nutmeg: A Deep Dive into Its Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
Reshma P, Shaik Nazir Basha, and Reddappa JB
19. Spices that Heal: From Kitchen to Medicine
Nikita Patel, Stephen Oyedeji, and Ramar Krishnamurthy
20. Pharmacological Chemistry of Essential Oils from Spices
Rama Satya Sri Kotipalli, Mani Sharma, Nemala Siva Kumar, and Neeraj Kumar Chouhan
21. Clinical Studies and Assessments of Functional Spices
Sagar and Jeena Gupta
22. Clinical Studies and Assessment of Functional Food (Vegetables)
Shubhankar Anand, Bhanu Pratap Singh, R T Thrisha Lakshmi, and V Dhanyalakshmi
23. Allergy, Allergens and Allergenicity Related to Spices
Neetu Yadav
Biography
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia is Assistant Professor in the PG Department of Chemistry, L.S. College, B.R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, India. He has more than seven years of experience in teaching at post-graduate and undergraduate levels. In his research career, he has produced more than 80 publications, including 50 journal articles, 25 book chapters, 9 books, and many more in process.
Dr. Shashi Lata Bharati is Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh (India). She has more than 55 publications and 8 edited books with national and international journals/publishers of repute.
Dr. Sunita Singh is Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya, University of Lucknow, India, since 2019. She has published 38 research articles in journals of national and international repute. She has authored and coauthored nine book chapters with leading publishing houses, and has edited books with reputed publishers such as Bentham, Nova, and CRC Press.
Dr Ashutosh Mani is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, India. Apart from editing two books, he has published more than 50 articles in national and international journals of repute.
