Production of flavonoids in plant parts of Prosopis cineraria
Keywords:
flavonoids, anti-spasmolytic, anti-ulcerAbstract
Nutritional information is used increasingly by public agencies and agricultural industries to promote fresh produce. Consumers are looking for variety in their diets and are aware of the health benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables. Of special interests are food source rich in antioxidants like flavonoids. In addition to meeting nutrient intake levels, greater consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with stroke, and cancers of mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, lungs and colon. Flavonoids are common constituents of many plant species which impart color to flowers and fruits and correlation between flower colour and attraction of insects for pollination is well known. Flavonoids have many biological effects including anti allergic, anti-anginal, anti- inflammatory, anti hepatoxic, anti-ulcer, anti-viral and anti-spasmolytic and are of interest in the investigation of disease processes and potential drugs.
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