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A Review on Medicinal Properties Some Commonly Used Culinary Agents of Bangladesh

Md. Monirul Islam
Lecturer
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Science, Northern University Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Md. Imran Nur Manik
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Science, Northern University Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abu Zobayed
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Science, Northern University Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Furhatun Noor
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Science, Northern University Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Medicinal plants are being used by human beings from the beginning of civilization to treat different ailments. As an origin of medicine, these plants played essential roles in almost every civilization. Bangladesh is a country of a tropical region having large amounts of medicinal plants which native people are using. A large portion of therapeutically active molecules is present in these plants, which can be used to synthesize modern medicines. However, a lot of plant-based substances are used to make the cooking more tasteful. In this review, we gathered the chemical compositions and pharmacological activities of several culinary agents which are very commonly used in this country. These substances contain several secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, tannins, glycosides, flavonoids, and important medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-pyretic antidiabetic, and anticancer. A detailed study may be performed on the structure of these medicinal compounds and designing novel drugs. This work will help those who want to explore the activities and use them to treat diseases better.

Keywords: Culinary agents, Spices, Medicinal activity, Bangladesh

Location: In Bangladesh

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Program Area: Development of Host and Medicinal Plants

Commodity: Medicinal Plants

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The medicinal properties of a plant is mainly exerted by the presence of secondary metabolites, which are not essential for the normal growth and functioning of the plants. However, these chemicals to protect themselves, but recent research demonstrates that they can also protect humans against diseases. Spices are a good source of polyphenolic compounds with marked antioxidant properties. They contain many bioactive compounds that protect the human body

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Spices Used in Bangladesh Bangladesh is renowned for making delicious foods using different types of spices. At present, 109 types of spices are being cultivated worldwide, however, Bangladeshi people use only 27 types of spices. However, the spices not only increase the food values but also provide a large extent of health benefits.

Source of Information: Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies 2021; 9(3): 111-117

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Achievement/Findings:

Bangladesh has a long tradition of using different culinary agents for making the food delicious. The commonly used spices are mainly originated from plant sources. The spices not only exert extra taste to the food but also contain a large number of medicinal properties. From the above discussion, it’s evident that these species possess various medicinal properties including antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, antidiarrheal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, cardio tonic, anti-carcinogenic and so on. However, these medicinal properties of the spices are being exerted by different secondary metabolites present in them. Extensive research may be performed to explain the exact role these metabolites in different medicinal activity.

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