Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Coriandrum sativum L.
- Title
- Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Coriandrum sativum L.
- Creator
- Akshatha B.; Sudheer W.N.; Praveen N.
- Description
- Coriandrum sativum L. is a pharmaceutically significant herb that is used for culinary purposes and in herbal formulations. It is an annual herb from the family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) with unique taxonomic characters. Generally called Dhania or kutumbari, it is cultivated worldwide for its distinct flavors and medicinal properties. Coriander is a rich reservoir of nutrients and significant biochemicals. The phenomenal healing properties of coriander can be attributed to the phytochemicals present in essential oils produced in various parts of the plants, such as leaves, flowers, fruit, and seed. The essential oils are rich in biochemicals like Linalool, (E)-2-decenal, 2-Decenoic acid, camphor, etc. These biomolecules altogether contribute to many pharmacological activities like analgesic, anticancer, anticonvulsant, antidiabetic, anthelmintic, antihypertensive, antimicrobial, anti-mutagenic, antioxidant, anxiolytic, diuretic, hypnotic activity. There are many scientifically proven reports to suggest its importance for usage. The present chapter summarizes the nutrition, biochemicals, and the scientifically proven pharmacological activities of Coriandrum sativum L as well as its cultivation and processing. 2022 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
- Source
- Coriandrum sativum: Origin, Uses and Nutrition, pp. 55-80.
- Date
- 2022-01-01
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
- Subject
- biomolecules; coriander; cultivation; essential oils; pharmacological activities
- Coverage
- Akshatha B., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Sudheer W.N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Praveen N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISBN: 978-168507955-0
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Book chapter
Collection
Citation
Akshatha B.; Sudheer W.N.; Praveen N., “Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Coriandrum sativum L.,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 23, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/18634.