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Medicinal Plants: Sustainable Scope to Nutraceuticals

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Abstract

Medicinal plants exhibit a broad range of potential for nutraceuticals, presenting a diverse assortment of bioactive compounds that confer notable health advantages beyond fundamental nourishment. These chemical compounds, which encompass polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and essential oils, demonstrate a wide range of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects. The potential applications of nutraceuticals derived from medicinal plants exhibit promising prospects, encompassing disease prevention and management as well as the promotion of overall well-being. Additionally, the accessibility and affordability of these natural sources, coupled with their potential synergistic effects, render them appealing alternatives to traditional pharmaceuticals. However, it is imperative to address challenges pertaining to standardization, quality control, and regulatory frameworks in order to fully harness the potential of medicinal plants as valuable sources of nutraceuticals. The primary objective of this chapter is to investigate the extent of nutraceuticals obtained from medicinal plants and their importance in enhancing human welfare, while also acknowledging the obstacles and future prospects in the field of nutraceutical research.

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  1. Department of Microbiology, SSAHS, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Vandana Singh

  2. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, SSAHS, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Akansha, Zoobia Islam & Bushra Shaida

  3. Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India

    Bushra Shaida

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Singh, V., Akansha, Islam, Z., Shaida, B. (2024). Medicinal Plants: Sustainable Scope to Nutraceuticals. In: Thakur, M. (eds) Sustainable Food Systems (Volume II). World Sustainability Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46046-3_11

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