Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in the Health Care System: Survey of the Mid Hills of Solan District, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Evaluation of detoxified cottonseed protein isolate for application as food supplement

Manoj Kumar et al.

Summary: Cottonseed is a potential protein source, but the presence of the toxic compound gossypol is a major obstacle. Optimized protein powder meets quality standards and can be used as an ingredient in the food industry.

TOXIN REVIEWS (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Applied

Delineating the inherent functional descriptors and biofunctionalities of pectic polysaccharides

Manoj Kumar et al.

Summary: Pectin is a plant-based heteropolysaccharide macromolecule commonly extracted from apple pomace, citrus peels, and sugar beet pulp. It is widely used in the food industry as a stabilizer, emulsifier, encapsulant, and gelling agent. Pectin exhibits various inherent properties and biofunctionalities such as stability, emulsification, prebiotic potential, anticancer, antioxidant, and lipid-lowering effects. Its multidimensional characteristics make it a promising candidate for applications in food and biomedical science.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2021)

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Review Plant Sciences

Ethnomedicinal Plants Traditionally Used for the Treatment of Jaundice (Icterus) in Himachal Pradesh in Western Himalaya-A Review

Disha Raghuvanshi et al.

Summary: Ethnomedicinal plants play a significant role in treating jaundice in rural and tribal areas, with 87 plant species identified for this purpose in Himachal Pradesh. These plants should be scientifically validated through pharmacological analysis for the development of new drugs with potential benefits.

PLANTS-BASEL (2021)

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Article Food Science & Technology

Cottonseed: A sustainable contributor to global protein requirements

Manoj Kumar et al.

Summary: This review discusses various methods to enhance the quality and suitability of cottonseed protein (CSP) for human nutrition by reducing gossypol content to permissible limits. Degossypolyzation is mainly done through solvent extraction, but methods like gamma irradiation and microbial use are gaining popularity. CSP shows promise for use in food and feed formulations, with a balanced amino acid composition and functional properties comparable to soy protein. Integration of chemical and biological methods may be more efficient for improving CSP utilization in human nutrition.

TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Custard Apple (Annona squamosa L.) Leaves: Nutritional Composition, Phytochemical Profile, and Health-Promoting Biological Activities

Manoj Kumar et al.

Summary: Annona squamosa, or custard apple, is a tropical fruit with leaves that contain a variety of phytochemicals beneficial for health, including anticancer, antidiabetic, and antioxidant properties. Research suggests that extracts from custard apple leaves have potential applications in pharmaceuticals and functional foods, but further clinical trials are needed to determine their exact effects on human health.

BIOMOLECULES (2021)

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Review Agronomy

Status and consolidated list of threatened medicinal plants of India

R. Gowthami et al.

Summary: India has a wide range of medicinal plants that have been widely adopted globally due to their effectiveness, low side effects, and accessibility. However, these plants are facing the threat of extinction, which has led to conservation efforts and the compilation of a list of 84 threatened species. Traditional medicine in India has shown potential in combating diseases, including recent pandemics, making it a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers.

GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION (2021)

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Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Beneficial Role of Antioxidant Secondary Metabolites from Medicinal Plants in Maintaining Oral Health

Manoj Kumar et al.

Summary: This review article discusses the safety and effectiveness of antioxidant essential oils extracted from medicinal plants in oral health, and summarizes the applications of essential oils from twenty commonly used medicinal plants in maintaining oral health. The article highlights the connection between oral diseases and oral microbiota, and discusses the role of antioxidant secondary metabolites in oral health.

ANTIOXIDANTS (2021)

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Article Plant Sciences

Evaluation of Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Mineral Composition of Selected Medicinal Plants for Therapeutic Uses from Cold Desert of Western Himalaya

Radha et al.

Summary: This study determined the elemental and nutritive values of leaf parts of 10 wild medicinal plants from the Western Himalayas, emphasizing the importance of documenting and conserving these plants due to their nutritional and medicinal benefits for rural communities. The research highlights the significance of wild medicinal plants as an alternative source of medicine and nutritional supplements, urging further study and conservation efforts to prevent extinction in the Himalayan region.

PLANTS-BASEL (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Applied