The Antioxidant and Starch Hydrolase Inhibitory Activity of Ten Spices in an In Vitro Model of Digestion: Bioaccessibility of Anthocyanins and Carotenoids.
In conclusion, this study was able to prove that the 10 spices were a significant source of total phenolics, antioxidant, and starch hydrolase inhibitory activities.
PMID: 26693245 [PubMed] (Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 25, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Source Type: research
Chemopreventive Effect of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum L.) Against Benzo(α)Pyrene-Induced Forestomach Papillomagenesis in Swiss Albino Mice.
Authors: Qiblawi S, Dhanarasu S, Faris MA
Abstract
Prevention of cancer through dietary intervention has recently gained significant recognition. Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), a dietary phytoproduct, is a popular spice that is regularly used as a flavoring agent in various cuisines, and is much valued for its medicinal properties. In the present study, the cancer chemopreventive potential of cardamom was investigated against benzo(α)pyrene [B(α)P]-induced forestomach papillomagenesis in mice. Results showed that treatment with cardamom [(B(α)P + cardamom] reduced tumor incidence and multiplicity sign...
Source: Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology - November 20, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Tags: J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol Source Type: research
Food application of an encapsulated phytochemically rich SC-CO2 extract of a polyherbal mix of tulsi, bay and cardamom: Shelf-life and frying stability of soybean oil
Publication date: February 2016 Source:Journal of Food Engineering, Volume 171 Author(s): Sudip Ghosh, Dipan Chatterjee, Subhankar Mishra, Paramita Bhattacharjee SC-CO2 extract of a polyherbal mix of 1:1:2 tulsi leaves, bay leaves and cardamom seeds having appreciable antioxidant potency was encapsulated using spray drying technology. Maltodextrin and gum arabic (60:40) were used as wall materials at an inlet temperature of 140 °C to obtain an encapsulated powder with appreciable encapsulation efficiency. The powder had smooth rounded morphology as observed by scanning electron microscope and had antioxidant ...
Source: Journal of Food Engineering - November 15, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: research
In vitro antibacterial activity of seven Indian spices against high level gentamicin resistant strains of enterococci.
CONCLUSIONS: Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Z. officinale showed the maximum antibacterial activity against the enterococcal isolates followed by S. aromaticum and C. cyminum. The findings of the study show that spices used in the study can contribute to the development of potential antimicrobial agents for inclusion in the anti-enterococcal treatment regimen.
PMID: 26322099 [PubMed] (Source: Archives of Medical Science)
Source: Archives of Medical Science - September 1, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Tags: Arch Med Sci Source Type: research
Effects of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Saffron, and Ginger Consumption on Markers of Glycemic Control, Lipid Profile, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes Patients.
CONCLUSIONS: The herbal remedies examined had significantly beneficial effects on cholesterol, but not on measures of glycemic control, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Based on the contradictory results reported in the literature, the effects of herbal medicine in diabetic patients should undergo further detailed investigation.
PMID: 26177486 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Review of Diabetic Studies)
Source: Review of Diabetic Studies - July 18, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Rev Diabet Stud Source Type: research
Quantitative phosphoproteomic analysis reveals γ‐bisabolene inducing p53‐mediated apoptosis of human oral squamous cell carcinoma via HDAC2 inhibition and ERK1/2 activation
This study demonstrated γ‐bisabolene displaying potent antiproliferative and apoptosis‐inducing activities against OSCC in vitro and in vivo, elucidating molecular mechanisms of γ‐bisabolene‐induced apoptosis. The novel insight could be useful for developing anti‐cancer drugs.
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Source: Proteomics - July 1, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Yu‐Jen Jou, Chao‐Jung Chen, Yu‐Ching Liu, Tzong‐ Way, Chih‐Ho Lai, Chun‐Hung Hua, Ching‐Ying Wang, Su‐Hua Huang, Jung‐Yie Kao, Cheng‐Wen Lin Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
High quality RNA extraction from small cardamom tissues rich in polysaccharides and polyphenols.
Abstract
Due to the presence of diverse array of metabolites, no standard method of RNA isolation is available for plants. We noted that polysaccharide and polyphenol contents of cardamom tissues critically hinder RNA extraction procedure. Hence we attempted several methods for obtaining intact mRNA and small RNA from various cardamom tissues. It was found that combined protocols involving combination of commercial kits and conventional CTAB methods yielded RNA with good purity, higher yield and good integrity. The total RNA isolated through this approach was found amenable for transcriptome and small RNA ...
Source: Analytical Biochemistry - June 2, 2015 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Nadiya F, Anjali N, Gangaprasad A, Sabu KK Tags: Anal Biochem Source Type: research
The Roman and Islamic spice trade: New archaeological evidence
Conclusion Archaeological and textual evidence suggest that in antiquity spices were used in ritual (funeral rites, offerings), in perfumery, and in medicinal remedies, with black pepper the only tropical spice regularly employed in cuisine. By the medieval period the culinary role of spices had grown significantly, both in the Middle East and in Europe, while retaining their importance in medicinal applications. In both time periods they were luxuries available only to the upper strata of society, but the material properties of spices and their elite status made them desirable to a wider section of society. In their pursu...
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - April 29, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
Integrated plant nutrient system - with special emphasis on mineral nutriton and biofertilizers for Black pepper and cardamom - A review.
Abstract
Integrated Plant Nutrition System (IPNS) as a concept and farm management strategy embraces and transcends from single season crop fertilization efforts to planning and management of plant nutrients in crop rotations and farming systems on a long-term basis for enhanced productivity, profitability and sustainability. It is estimated that about two-thirds of the required increase in crop production in developing countries will have to come from yield increases from lands already under cultivation. IPNS enhances soil productivity through a balanced use of soil nutrients, chemical fertilizers, combin...
Source: Critical Reviews in Microbiology - April 2, 2015 Category: Microbiology Authors: K P S, R SB Tags: Crit Rev Microbiol Source Type: research
Estrogenic and Anti-Alzheimer’s studies of Zingiber officinalis as well as Amomum subulatum Roxb. : the success story of dry techniques
Abstract
The extracts of ginger and cardamom were chosen for studies on estrogen receptors and Alzheimer’s disease on the basis of various in silico studies of their constituents. Estrogenic effect was evaluated by uterine weight method while effect on learning and memory was studied using elevated plus maze method. Cardamom extract showed better estrogenic effect as compared to ginger. Reverse trend was observed in case of anti-alzheimer’s activity. Both extracts exhibited considerable improvement in learning and memory. (Source: Medicinal Chemistry Research)
Source: Medicinal Chemistry Research - February 2, 2015 Category: Chemistry Source Type: research
The Lower Mekong: an insurmountable barrier to amphibians in southern Indochina?
Geographical information system (GIS)‐based cluster analyses and comparative ecological approaches were applied to unravel the hitherto controversially discussed role of the Mekong River as a biogeographical barrier to the amphibian fauna in Indochina. Referring to the unique and independent history of the Lower Mekong, south of the Lao–Cambodian border, this approach focused on the amphibians of southern Indochina and adjacent parts of eastern Thailand. To date, 131 amphibian species have been recorded from this region. In concordance with previous studies, our GIS‐based analyses revealed that the amphibian fauna of...
Source: Biological Journal of the Linnean Society - January 29, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Peter Geissler, Timo Hartmann, Flora Ihlow, Dennis Rödder, Nikolay A. Poyarkov, Truong Q. Nguyen, Thomas Ziegler, Wolfgang Böhme Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Cryptic diversity and habitat partitioning in an economically important aphid species complex.
In this study, we used molecular markers (two mitochondrial loci and one nuclear locus) and Bayesian phylogenetic analyses to identify aphid specimens collected from 148 CBDV infected plants at a range of locations and elevations throughout Sikkim and the Darjeeling district of West Bengal (Northeast India). Our results revealed the presence of a diversity of lineages, comprising up to sixdistinct species in at least two related genera. These included the three species mentioned above, an unidentified Pentalonia species and two lineages belonging to an unknown genus. Surprisingly,P. caladiiwas only detected on a single inf...
Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - December 20, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Savory FR, Ramakrishnan U Tags: Infect Genet Evol Source Type: research
Effect of some high consumption spices on hemoglobin glycation
This study investigated the ability of some of the spices to inhibit glycation process in a hemoglobin/glucose model system and compared their potency with each other. For this subject the best concentration and time to incubate glucose with hemoglobin was investigated. Then the glycosylation degree of hemoglobin in the presence of extracts by the three concentrations 0.25, 0.5 and 1 μg/ml was measured colorimetrically at 520 nm. Results represent that some of extracts such as wild caraway, turmeric, cardamom and black pepper have inhibitory effects on hemoglobin glycation. But some of the extracts such as anis...
Source: Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences - December 17, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: GH NaderiNarges J DinaniS AsgaryM TaherN NikkhooM Boshtam Source Type: research
Stability of Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum) Essential Oil in Microcapsules Made of Whey Protein Isolate, Guar Gum, and Carrageenan
Abstract
The effects of microencapsulating cardamom essential oil (CEO) in whey protein isolate (WPI) alone and combined with guar gum (GG) and carrageen (CG) on microencapsulation efficiency, oil chemical stability, and microcapsule structure were investigated. Freeze‐dried microcapsules were prepared from emulsions containing (w/w): 15% and 30% WPI; 0.1% GG, and 0.2% CG as wall materials with CEO (at 10% of polymer concentration) as core material, and physical properties and chemical stability were compared. Bulk density of microcapsules was highest in WPI without GG or CG and in 30% WPI + GG microcapsules, and was mor...
Source: Journal of Food Science - September 15, 2014 Category: Food Science Authors: Ghadeer F. Mehyar, Khalid M. Al‐Isamil, Hana'a M. Al‐Ghizzawi, Richard A. Holley Tags: C: Food Chemistry Source Type: research
The Impact of Ozone Treatment on Changes in Biologically Active Substances of Cardamom Seeds
This study shows that extract from cardamom seeds after ozone treatment is characterized by a better radical scavenging activity (IC50 = 24.18 ± 0.04 mg/mL) than the control sample (IC50 = 31.94 ± 0.05 mg/mL). The extract from cardamom seeds after ozone treatment showed an improved FRAP activity as well (613.64 ± 49.79 mmol TE/g compared to 480.29 ± 30.91 mmol TE/g of control sample). The TPC and the total antioxidant capacity were negatively affected, respectively, 41.2% and 16.2%, compared to the control sample.
Practical application
In essence, the decontamination methods used so far, largely pointed to: losses of b...
Source: Journal of Food Science - September 2, 2014 Category: Food Science Authors: Agnieszka Joanna Brodowska, Krzysztof Śmigielski, Agnieszka Nowak, Katarzyna Brodowska, Rik Catthoor, Agata Czyżowska Tags: C: Food Chemistry Source Type: research
