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Edible Flowers: An Updated Review on Nutritional Composition, Phytochemicals, and Biological Activities

Title
Edible Flowers: An Updated Review on Nutritional Composition, Phytochemicals, and Biological Activities
Creator
Murthy, Hosakatte Niranjana; Yadav, Guggalada Govardhana; Paek, Kee Yoeup; Park, So-Young
Description
Edible flowers have been identified as a possible source of vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Additionally, they are abundant in bioactive substances such as terpenoids, alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, glucosinolates, and essential oils. The pharmacological properties of edible flowers have been shown to include anti-aging, anti-cancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective effects in recent years. The most recent information on the nutritional, phytochemical, and biological properties of agathi, lotus, moringa, and banana flowers is presented in this review. This analysis concludes by shedding light on the latest data regarding the use of edible flowers in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. 2026 Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy.
Source
Bioactive Compounds in Edible Flowers;pp.3-34
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
CRC Press
Coverage
Murthy H.N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 560029, India, Department of Horticultural Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, South Korea, Department of Botany, Karnatak University, Dharwad, 580003, India; Yadav G.G., Department of Botany, Karnatak University, Dharwad, 580003, India, Department of Botany, ADB First Grade College, Harapanahalli, 583131, India; Paek K.Y., Department of Horticultural Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, South Korea; Park S.-Y., Department of Horticultural Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, 28644, South Korea
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 978-104058108-7; 978-104107986-6;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Murthy, Hosakatte Niranjana; Yadav, Guggalada Govardhana; Paek, Kee Yoeup; Park, So-Young, “Edible Flowers: An Updated Review on Nutritional Composition, Phytochemicals, and Biological Activities,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24447.

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