Spice-infused palmyra palm syrup improved cell-mediated immunity in Wistar Albino rats.
J Food Biochem
; 44(11): e13466, 2020 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-780936
ABSTRACT
Spices attract tremendous attention in the management of viral infections. However, scientific validation is vital to recommend spices as nutraceuticals or functional foods. In the present work, we have selected three spices based on Ayurvedic knowledge and developed a nutraceutical for immunomodulation. Trikatu, a blend of ginger, black pepper, and long pepper, is used in the Indian Ayurvedic system, along with many herbs, for various ailments. We formulated a "Trikatu syrup" (TS) using these three spices and palmyra palm neera. Carbon clearance assay, neutrophil adhesion test, and sheep red blood cell (SRBC)-induced delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) reaction was performed to investigate the immunomodulatory potential of TS in Wistar Albino rats. The rats fed with TS showed a dose-dependent increase in footpad thickness compared to control rats, suggesting cell-mediated immunity. The major bioactive piperine in TS was isolated and quantified. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Spices are consumed worldwide as a flavor enhancer in food. Besides, spices have an array of bioactive molecules with a multitude of health benefits. In the backdrop of COVID-19, immunomodulation and antiviral properties of spices are discussed widely. The present study is intended to explore the potential of three selected spices (ginger, black pepper, and long pepper) beyond its application in typical food preparations. The syrup formulated in this study by using these three spices improved cell-mediated immunity in Wistar Albino rats. The study warrants further validation studies of the formulated product for providing indisputable claims for the immunomodulation properties.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Piperidines
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Spices
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Arecaceae
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Alkenes
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Immunity, Cellular
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Topics:
Traditional medicine
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Food Biochem
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jfbc.13466
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