Therapeutic Impact of Ginger and Flaxseed in the Realm of Functional Foods

Title:Therapeutic Impact of Ginger and Flaxseed in the Realm of Functional Foods

Volume: 13 Issue: 2

Author(s): Dakshan Kumar Nethaji, Thirumurugan Alagu*, Devarajan Sankar and Sathishkumar Thiyagarajan

Affiliation:

• Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India

Abstract: The efficacy of synthetic drugs in managing disease development and progression has faced challenges amidst shifts in lifestyle and heightened health consciousness. As a result, medicinal plants and seeds, with their constituent compounds, are gaining recognition for their potential in treating various illnesses. Ginger and flaxseed, as long-established herbal remedies, have made notable contributions to culinary and medicinal fields. Their robust flavor and aroma and anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties extend their use beyond culinary spice to medicinal applications. Furthermore, their capacity to preserve food adds to their appeal, making ginger and flaxseed powerful and multi-functional elements in food production and medicinal contexts. This review highlights the therapeutic advantages of ginger and flaxseed in combating different diseases, focusing on their unique characteristics attributable to bioactive components.

Cite this article as:

Nethaji Kumar Dakshan, Alagu Thirumurugan*, Sankar Devarajan and Thiyagarajan Sathishkumar, Therapeutic Impact of Ginger and Flaxseed in the Realm of Functional Foods, Current Biotechnology 2024; 13 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0122115501295239240409042621