Nutrition in Traditional Therapeutic Foods Vol. 2 By G. Subbulakshmi

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Publisher ‏: Daya Publishing House
Author : G. Subbulakshmi, Mandalika Subhadra
Language ‏: English
Edition : Latest By Publishers
Book Cover : Hard Back
ISBN : 9789351246145

Table of Content

AcknowledgementsvForewordviiPrefaceix1.Almonds (Amygdalus communis L./Prunus amygdalus/Prunus dulcis/Amygdalus dulcis)1Nutritional and Phytochemical CompositionTherapeutic BenefitsAnti-microbial AgentAnti-inflammatory AgentCardio-protective AgentAnti-obesity AgentAnti-diabetic AgentOther BenefitsEffect of Processing on the Therapeutic PotentialSafety Concerns of Almond SkinConclusionsReferences.2.Banana/Plantain (Musa acuminata Musa balbisiana Musa paradisiaca)17Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition of BananaVarietal DifferencesEffect of Cooking/Processing on NutrientsAnti-oxidant PropertyUlcerColitisDiarrheaKidney DiseasesDiabetesOther BenefitsConclusionsReferences.3.Betel Leaf (Piper betle)33VarietiesConsumption PatternPhytochemical Constituents in Betel LeafNutritive ValueTraditional Therapeutic UsesAnti-oxidantPropertyAnti-inflammatory PropertyImmuno-modulationCardiovascular DiseasesDiabetesStomach DisordersCancerLiver DiseasesNervous DisordersInfectious DiseasesOther Medicinal PropertiesSafety ConcernsConclusionsReferences.4.Bitter Gourd/ Bitter Melon/Karela (Momordica charantia)55Chemical ConstituentsTraditional Therapeutic UsesAnti-oxidant PropertyAnti-microbial AgentAnti-diabetic AgentAnti-obesity AgentCardio-protective EffectHepato-protective AgentAnti-cancer AgentAnti-ulcerogenic AgentAnti-fertility AgentOther BenefitsSafetyConclusionsReferences.5.Black Pepper (Piper nigrum/Piper longum)77Chemical and Nutritional Components of PepperTherapeutic Properties of Piper nigumAnti-oxidant PotentialAnti-inflammatory PotentialAnti-microbial ActivityAnti-hyperlipidemic EffectAnti-diabetic EffectAnti-carcinogenic EffectAnti-cognitive Impairment and Anti-depressant EffectAnti-epileptic EffectAnti-fertility EffectAnti-diarrheal EffectBlack Pepper as a Bio-enhancerOther BenefitsConclusionsReferences.6.Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)101Traditional UsesTypes/VarietiesChemical and Nutritional ConstituentsAnti-oxidant PropertyAnti-microbial PropertyAnti-toxic PropertyAnti-inflammatory PropertyTherapeutic Benefits of CardamomGastro-intestinal DisordersCancerCVDConclusionReferences.7.Fennel Seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)109Phytochemical and Nutritional CompositionNutritional ValueAnti-oxidant PropertyAnti-microbial AgentTraditional Therapeutic UsesCVDCancerInfertilityOther BenefitsConclusionsReferences.8.Grapes and Grape Seeds (Vitis vinifera)121Nutritive ValueAnti-oxidant PropertyDiabetesCVDCancerGastric UlcersOther BenefitsDosageConclusionsReferences.9.Kokum/Vriksh Amla/Malabar Amla(Garcinia indica/Garcinia cambogia)155Chemical and Nutritional Constituents of KokumTherapeutic PropertiesAnti-oxidantAnti-microbialTherapeutic BenefitsCancerObesityDiabetesParkinsons DiseaseOther Benef