Coriander (Coriandrum sativum): A promising functional food toward the well-being. (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prachayasittikul, Veda; Prachayasittikul, Supaluk; Ruchirawat, Somsak; Prachayasittikul, Virapong
• Is Part Of: Food research international. Volume 105(2018)
• Page Start: 305
• Page End: 323
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: Coriandrum sativum -- Functional food -- Linalool -- Antioxidant -- Neuroprotective -- Metabolic syndrome; Food -- Analysis -- Periodicals; Food industry and trade -- Periodicals; Food industry and trade -- Canada -- Periodicals; Food Technology -- Periodicals; Food -- Periodicals; Food-Processing Industry -- Periodicals; Aliments -- Industrie et commerce -- Périodiques; Aliments -- Industrie et commerce -- Canada -- Périodiques; Aliments -- Recherche -- Périodiques; Food industry and trade; Canada; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 664.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.11.019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0963-9969

Abstract

Abstract: Coriandrum sativum ( C. sativum ) or coriander is one of the most popularly used spices in culinary worldwide, and its medicinal values has been recognized since ancient time. C. sativum contains bioactive phytochemicals that are accounted for a wide range of biological activities including antioxidant, anticancer, neuroprotective, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, analgesic, migraine-relieving, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, antimicrobial, and antiinflammatory activities. The major compound, linalool, abundantly found in seeds is remarked for its abilities to modulate many key pathogenesis pathways of diseases. Apart from the modulating effects, the potent antioxidant property of the C. sativum provides a key mechanism behind its protective effects against neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and metabolic syndrome. This review shed light on comprehensive aspects regarding the therapeutic values of the C. sativum, which indicate its significance of being a promising functional food for promoting the well-being in the era of aging and lifestyle-related diseases. Graphical abstract: Highlights: Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum ) is commonly used in culinary worldwide. Linalool is a main compound responsible for medicinal values of the coriander. Coriander elicits protective effects against aging and life-style related diseases. Coriander is highlighted as a notable functional food for promoting the well-being. Coriander is a great source of bioactive compounds for discovery of novel drugs.