Science of Spices and Culinary Herbs Volume 2

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Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.): A Review of its Use as a Spice, a Culinary Herb and Medicinal Applications
	Patience Tugume, Godwin Anywar, Samuel Ojelel and Esezah K. Kakudidi
	INTRODUCTION
	OBJECTIVES
	METHODS
	TAMARIND AS A CULINARY HERB AND SPICE
		Leaves, Flowers and Seedlings
		Fruits and Pulp
		Seeds
		Choice of Tamarind over Other Spices
	HEALTH AND OTHER BENEFITS OF TAMARIND
	PHYTOMEDICINE SUPPORTED WITH PRE-CLINICAL STUDIES
		Anthelmintic
		Anti-asthmatic
		Antibacterial
		Wound Healing
		Hypoglycaemic
		Antioxidant
		Anti-inflammatory
		Antiviral
		Chemoprotective
		Antinociceptive/ Analgesic
		Hypolipidemic & Hypotensive
		Anti-fungal
		Aphrodisiac
		Peptic Ulcer
		Nephroprotective
		Hepatoprotective
		Anti-Snake-Venom
		Antiarthritic
		Ameliorative Effects of T. indica in Fluoride Poisoning
		Immunomodulatory
		Anticancer/Antitumor
		Safety/Toxicity
	CLINICAL ASPECTS OF TAMARIND
	OTHER USES OF T. INDICA
	ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF T. INDICA
	CONSERVATION OF T. INDICA
	SOCIO-CULTURAL PRACTICES
		Plantations
		Agroforestry
		Germplasm
		Ornamentals
	CONCLUSION
	RECOMMENDATIONS
	CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
	CONFLICT OF INTEREST
	ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
	REFERENCES
Piper nigrum (Black pepper): A Flavor for Health
	Bhushan P. Pimple*, Amrita M. Kulkarni and Ruchita B. Bhor
	INTRODUCTION (FIGS. 1 - 3)
		Vernacular Names
	TRADITIONAL CLAIMS [2-6]
	DRUG INTERACTIONS
		Toxicity Studies of Piper nigrum
	GLOBAL AND INDIAN MARKET SIZE
	PHYTOCHEMISTRY
	PHARMACOLOGY
		Antioxidant
		Anti-inflammatory
		Anti-seizure
		Anti-proliferative and Apoptotic
		Anti-bacterial
		Anti-depressant
		Anti-platelet
		Anti-tuberculosis
		Immuno-modulatory and Antitumor
		Anti-hypertensive
		Bioavailability Enhancer
	CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
	CONFLICT OF INTEREST
	ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
	REFERENCES
Coriander Seeds: Ethno-medicinal, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile
	Samra Bashir* and Asif Safdar
	INTRODUCTION
	ARCHEO-BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION
	PLANT TAXONOMY, DISTRIBUTION, AND CULTIVATION
	CORIANDER: ETHNO-MEDICINAL USES
	PHYTOCHEMISTRY OF CORIANDER SEED
		Fatty Oil
		Composition of Essential Oil
		Polyphenols
		Glycosides
	SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ON CORIANDER
		Anti-microbial Activity
		Antioxidant Activity
		Anti-diabetic Activity
		Antihyperlipidemic Activity
		Health Effects on the Central Nervous System
		Anti-mutagenic Activity
		Diuretic and Anti-hypertensive Activities
		Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Effect
		Digestive Activities
	SAFETY STUDIES ON CORIANDER SEEDS
	CONCLUDING REMARKS
	CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
	CONFLICT OF INTEREST
	ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
	REFERENCES
The Fenugreek Seed: Therapeutic Properties and Applications
	Sana Riaz, Muhammad A. Hafeez and Abid A. Maan*
	INTRODUCTION
		Composition of Fenugreek Seeds
		Galactomannans
		Saponins
		4-Hydroxyisoleucine (4-OH-Ile)
		Trigonelline
	BIOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF FENUGREEK SEEDS
		Anti-fungal Activity
		Anti-bacterial Activity
	THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF FENUGREEK SEEDS
		Anti-oxidant activity
		Anti-diabetic Activity
		Anti-inflammatory
		Anti-obesity
		Anti-Cancer and Chemo-preventive Activity
		Role in Cardiovascular Diseases
		Role in Mental Health
		Hepatoprotective Potential
	CULINARY APPLICATIONS
	MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS
	TOXICOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
	LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
	CONFLICT OF INTEREST
	ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
	REFERENCES
Biological Activities of Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
	Anitha Rajasekaran*
	INTRODUCTION
		Distribution
		Description
		Traditional Uses
		Culinary Uses
		Phytochemical Composition of Fennel
		Biological Activities
			Antimicrobial Activity
		Larvicidal Activity
		Anthelmintic and Nematicidal Activity
		Pharmacological Activities
			Antioxidant Property
		Anti-inflammatory Activity
		Analygesic Activity
		Antithrombotic and Hepatoprotective Activity
		Antidiabetic Activity
		Anticancer and Chemomodulatory Action
		Oestrogenic, Galactogenic and Antihirustism Activities
		Antiallergic and Anxiolytic Activities
		Antistress and Nootropic Activities
		Bronchodilatory Effect
		Cardiovascular Activity and High Blood Pressure
		Hypolipidemic Activity
		Anticolitic and Antispasmodic Activity
		Weight Loss, Antiaging and Osteoporosis
	CONCLUSION
	CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
	CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
	ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
	REFERENCES
Exploration of Dill Seeds (Anethum Graveolens): An Ayurpharmacomic Approach
	Kounaina Khan1, S Aishwarya2, Pankaj Satapathy2, Veena SM3, Govindappa Melappa4, Farhan Zameer2,*, Shivaprasad Hudeda1,* and Sunil S. More2,*
	INTRODUCTION
	BIOLOGICAL / PHARMACOLOGICAL / NUTRACEUTICAL ACTIVITIES OF SPICES AND CULINARY HERBS
		Metabolic Disorders
		Thyroid
		Metabolic Syndrome
		Accumulation of Lipid in Liver
		Inflammation
		Anti-Oxidant
		Antidepressant and Analgesic Activity
		Gut Disease
		Gastric Irritation
		Microbial Diseases
		Bacterial Diseases
		Fungal Diseases
		Larvicidal Effects
		Fertility Studies
		Other Activities
			Wound Healing
			Cancer
	CLINICAL STUDIES ON SPICES AND CULINARY HERBS-BASED FORMULATIONS AND ITS CONSTITUENTS
		Giardiasis
		Labour Pain
	DILL SEEDS – AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE AND THEIR FORMULATIONS
		External Applications
		Internal Usage
		Pharmacological Uuses of Shatapushpa in Different Gynecological Disorders with Its Probable Mode of Action
	PHYTOCHEMISTRY OF SPICES AND CULINARY HERBS
	STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIP (SAR) STUDIES
	MOLECULAR DOCKING STUDIES
		1. Stress Biomarkers
		2. Inflammation Biomarkers
		3. Cancer Biomarkers
	CONCLUSION
	FUNDING
	CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
	CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
	ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
	REFERENCES
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