Exploration of the Medicinal Potential of Kitchen Ingredients

Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia, Shashi Lata Bharati, Sunita Singh, Ashutosh Mani

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9781040667613
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Biotechnology

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.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• About the Editors
• Contributors
• Preface
• Chapter 1 Different Vegetables and Their Nutraceutical Significances
• Chapter 2 Garlic through the Ages: Historical Significance, Chemical Composition, and Therapeutic Potential
• Chapter 3 Spinach: Varieties and Nutraceutical Functions
• Chapter 4 An Insight into the Chemical Characteristics and Medicinal Properties of Capsicum Species
• Chapter 5 Fennels: Chemistry and Pharmacology
• Chapter 6 Leafy Vegetables and Their Nutraceutical Health Impacts
• Chapter 7 Onion (Allium cepa L.): Chemistry and Pharmacology
• Chapter 8 Unlocking the Secrets of the King of Spices: Exploring Its Chemistry, Health Benefits, and Medicinal Wonders
• Chapter 9 Clove: Chemistry, Medicinal Application, and Toxicity Profile
• Chapter 10 Phytochemistry, Biological Activities, and Therapeutic Potential of Elettaria cardamomum and Its Medicinal Perspectives
• Chapter 11 A Comprehensive Insight on Chemistry and Medicinal Values of Fenugreek for Human Health
• Chapter 12 Cumin: Varieties and Nutraceutical Function and Applications
• Chapter 13 Cinnamon: Chemistry in Action—From Flavour and Aroma to Therapeutic Interventions
• Chapter 14 Ginger Chemistry and Its Health Impacts with a Toxicity Profile
• Chapter 15 Nutrient Composition and Potential Biomolecule Profile of Black Turmeric: A Comprehensive Review
• Chapter 16 Asafoetida: Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Applications
• Chapter 17 Thyme: Chemistry and Pharmacology
• Chapter 18 Unveiling the Secrets of Nutmeg: A Deep Dive into Its Phytochemistry and Pharmacology
• Chapter 19 Spices That Heal: From Kitchen to Medicine
• Chapter 20 Pharmacological Chemistry of Essential Oils from Spices
• Chapter 21 Clinical Studies and Assessments of Functional Spices
• Chapter 22 Clinical Studies and Assessment of Functional Food (Vegetables)
• Chapter 23 Allergy, Allergens, and Allergenicity Related to Spices
• Index