Neutraceutical Potential of Some Kanda Shak (Tuberous vegetables): A Review
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Ahar, Kanda Shak, Tubers, Brihattrayi, Nutraceutical valueAbstract
Ahar is regarded as Mahabheshaja in Ayurveda. It refers to any substance that is chewed and ingested for nutritional and energy purposes. Shak (vegetables) are included in the diet as essential components by ancient sages, contemporary ayurvedic and modern medical scientist / nutritionists. In Charak Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya, tubers are mentioned under Ahar Varga and Acharya Sushrut especially explained it in Kanda Varga (Group of tuberous vegetables). Tuberous vegetables boast several noteworthy properties that contribute to their nutritional value as they are rich in all essential dietary components like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and dietary fibres. In addition, tubers also contain vitamins, minerals, trace elements and biologically active molecules that function as antioxidants, phytoestrogens, and anti-inflammatory agents. Consumption of these tubers may play a role in preventing diseases in which free radicles are involved such as cancer, ageing, cardiovascular diseases. Present review is an attempt to explore nutraceutical potential of Kanda Shak described in Brihattrayi and a comparative analysis with their nutraceutical composition explored by modern analytical studies.
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