Therapeutic Potential And Nutraceuticals Aspects Of Lepidium Sativum

With the rising trend toward use of natural substances in medicines, utilization cress seed mucilage (Lepidium sativum L.) has gained significant importance.Since Vedic period, subcontinent employed garden sativum) for medical reasons. There are several ecological and industrial uses that summarized this paper. The emerging evidence revealed Unani school medicine, seeds leaves plant might be used to treat inflammation, bronchitis, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle discomfort. Asthma, cough, peptic ulcers also said benefit from their usage. Anti-hemagglutinating, hypoglycemic, antihypertensive, diuretic, fracture-healing qualities attributed plant. A special emphasis was placed study on nutritional content leaves, which they an excellent source macroelements such as potassium sodium, but calcium trace minerals iron, magnesium zinc. Conclusion:The current discusses culinary items have been created by combining powder with other ingredients. As underused oilseed crop, should promoted production consumption.