Open AccessCurrent trends and future prospect of medicinal plants derived nutraceuticals: A review
Author(s) -
G. Chelladurai,
Syed Waqas,
Muhammad Akram,
Ashok Kumar Panda,
Walaa Fikry Elbossaty,
Ahmed G. Hegazil,
Abdollah Ghasemian,
Ravindra Prasad Aharwal,
Sudip Kumar Mandal
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
current trends in pharmacy and pharmaceutical chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-5062
DOI - 10.18231/j.ctppc.2022.006
Subject(s) - nutraceutical , health benefits , business , medicinal herbs , microbiology and biotechnology , traditional medicine , government (linguistics) , medicine , biology , linguistics , philosophy , pathology
Nutraceuticals has great health benefits, as it is used in the treatment of many diseases, in addition to acting as a preventative from many diseases. They are natural, biologically active compounds found in foods, nutritional supplements, and herbal plants. Their importance is due to the fact that they contain active chemical compounds. It is distinguished from the use of medical drugs in that it has no side effects compared to medical drugs. In addition, it has a positive effect on promoting the health of the heart and the immune system. Because of its importance, the Indian government has passed the Food Safety Act and standards to regulate the nutrient industry. The use and enjoyment of herbs and spices has become widespread all over the world. Because of their great benefits, they will have a distinguished and prestigious position in the future.