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Anti-obesogenic effects of plant natural products: A focus on Korean traditiona...
Das, Gitishree; Jiménez Ortega, Luis Alfonso; Gonçalves, Sandra; Heredia, J. Basilio; Pereira, Maria de Lourdes Gomes; Shin, Han-Seung; Romano, AnabelaNatural products from food can play an important role in obesity management. Korean traditional food (KTF), characterized by a high inclusion of fresh or prepared vegetables, a reasonable contribution of fish, pulses, and with very little amount of meat, is one of the most recognized cuisines for its nutritional quality, diversity, and flavor. The traditional Korean food contains relevant phytochemicals and pro...
Cardiovascular protective effect of cinnamon and its major bioactive constituen...
Das, Gitishree; Gonçalves, Sandra; Basilio Heredia, J.; Romano, Anabela; Jiménez-Ortega, Luis Alfonso; Gutiérrez-Grijalva, Erick P.; Shin, Han SeungCinnamon from the bark of Cinnamomum species is one of the most important spices used worldwide in food and as a traditional medicine for centuries. It has substantial benefits for human health including its protective role on cardiovascular diseases. This review provides an overview of the cardiovascular protective effects of cinna-mon and its major bioactive constituents. Reviewed literature showed sufficient...
Plant Species of Sub-Family Valerianaceae-A Review on Its Effect on the Central...
Das, Gitishree; Shin, Han-Seung; Tundis, Rosa; Gonçalves, Sandra; Tantengco, Ourlad Alzeus G.; Campos, Maria G.; Acquaviva, RosariaValerianaceae, the sub-family of Caprifoliaceae, contains more than 300 species of annual and perennial herbs, worldwide distributed. Several species are used for their biological properties while some are used as food. Species from the genus Valeriana have been used for their antispasmodic, relaxing, and sedative properties, which have been mainly attributed to the presence of valepotriates, borneol derivative...
Korean traditional foods as antiviral and respiratory disease prevention and tr...
Das, Gitishree; Heredia, J. Basilio; de Lourdes Pereira, Maria; Coy-Barrera, Ericsson; Rodrigues Oliveira, Sónia Marlene; Gutiérrez-Grijalva, Erick PaulBackground: Korean traditional food (KTF), originated from ancestral agriculture and the nomadic traditions of the Korean peninsula and southern Manchuria, is based on healthy food that balances disease prevention and treatment. Fermented foods that include grains, herbs, fruits, and mushrooms are also an important practice in KTF, providing high levels of Lactobacilli, which confer relevant health benefits, in...
Cactus: chemical, nutraceutical composition and potential bio-pharmacological p...
Das, Gitishree; Lim, Kyung Jik; Tantengco, Ourlad Alzeus G.; Carag, Harold M.; Goncalves, Sandra; Romano, Anabela; Das, Swagat KumarCactus species are plants that grow in the arid and semiarid regions of the world. They have long fascinated the attention of the scientific community due to their unusual biology. Cactus species are used for a variety of purposes, such as food, fodder, ornamental, and as medicinal plants. In the last regard, they have been used in traditional medicine for eras by the ancient people to cure several diseases. Re...
Plant species of Sub-Family Valerianaceae—A review on its effect on the Central...
Das, Gitishree; Shin, Han-Seung; Tundis, Rosa; Gonçalves, Sandra; Tantengco, Ourlad Alzeus G.; Campos, Maria G.; Acquaviva, RosariaValerianaceae, the sub-family of Caprifoliaceae, contains more than 300 species of annual and perennial herbs, worldwide distributed. Several species are used for their biological properties while some are used as food. Species from the genus Valeriana have been used for their antispasmodic, relaxing, and sedative properties, which have been mainly attributed to the presence of valepotriates, borneol derivative...
Galangal, the multipotent super spices: A comprehensive review
Das, Gitishree; Patra, Jayanta Kumar; Gonçalves, Sandra; Romano, Anabela; Gutierrez-Grijalva, Erick P.; Heredia, J. Basilio; Das Talukdar, AnupamBackground: Galangal is highly appreciated for its potential applications in food and medicine. In spite of its usage in food and herbal medicine in countries like Indonesia and Thailand, very limited data is accessible about its potential applications in therapeutics and pharmacology. It has been reported to be utilized in herbal medicines for treatment against diseases like hemorrhoids, abnormal menstruation,...