PEPPER (KALI MIRCH)
- It has been recognized all over the world as
medicinal plants. In India it has been being used as chili or as Gas
remover during long days of fast.
- In India Traditional Marijuana (BHANG) lovers use
it in Bhang and it acts as Gas killer medicine.
METHI or FENUGREEK
- It
has been recognized all over the world as medicinal plants. In India it
has been being used as Natural Loose Motion treatment and its effect can
be noticed within 30 minutes.
- Ankurit
Methi much better cure for Diabetic / Blood Pressure patients.
- It
also affective in GAS like Issues.
Traditional Indian spices turmeric and their health significance
India
has been recognized all over the world for spices and medicinal plants. Both
exhibit a wide range of physiological and pharmacological properties. Current
biomedical efforts are focused on their scientific merits, to provide
science-based evidence for the traditional uses and to develop either functional
foods or nutraceuticals. The Indian traditional medical systems use turmeric
for wound healing, rheumatic disorders, gastrointestinal symptoms, deworming,
rhinitis and as a cosmetic. Studies in India have explored its
anti-inflammatory, cholekinetic and anti-oxidant potentials with the recent
investigations focusing on its preventive effect on precarcinogenic,
anti-inflammatory and anti atherosclerotic effects in biological systems both
under in vitro and in vivo conditions in animals and humans. Both turmeric and
curcumin were found to increase
detoxifying enzymes, prevent DNA damage, improve DNA repair, decrease mutations
and tumour formation and exhibit antioxidative potential in animals. Limited clinical studies suggest that
turmeric can significantly impact excretion of mutagens in urine in smokers and
regress precancerous palatal lesions. It reduces DNA adducts and micronuclei in
oral epithelial cells. It prevents formation of nitroso compounds both in vivo
and in vitro. It delays induced cataract
in diabetes and reduces hyperlipidemia in obese rats. Recently several molecular targets have been
identified for therapeutic / preventive effects of turmeric. Fenugreek seeds, a
rich source of soluble fiber used in Indian cuisine reduces blood glucose and
lipids and can be used as a food adjuvant in diabetes. Similarly garlic, onions, and ginger have
been found to modulate favorably the process of carcinogenesis.
Mounting
health care costs and increased desire to maintain good health and quality of
life have focussed the researchers’ and public health scientists’ attention on
the diet, phytonutrients, disease prevention and health promotion. Biomolecules
in the plants play a crucial role in health maintenance and promotion. In Asian
countries; particularly, India, China, Japan and Korea; there is a longstanding
tradition and culture of attributing healing properties to foods and plant
materials. They have an extra-ordinary place in the realm of traditional cures
as medicines. There is a treasure house of knowledge, which needs to be explored
to establish the scientific basis of its benefits. Phytochemicals in spices,
which primarily serve in plant protection, are considered vitamins of the 21st
Century. They are also less toxic compared to
drugs. This article captures some recent scientific findings on
turmeric, fenugreek, mustard, ginger, onions and garlic, which are common
spices and have a distinct place in folk medicine in several of Asian
countries.
