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Five Important Seeds in Traditional Medicine, Pharmacological Benefits and Seed Biology
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: Received: 31 May 2023 / Approved: 31 May 2023 / Online: 31 May 2023 (14:25:24 CEST)
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Shahrajabian, M.H.; Sun, W. Five Important Seeds in Traditional Medicine, and Pharmacological Benefits. Seeds 2023, 2, 290-308. Shahrajabian, M.H.; Sun, W. Five Important Seeds in Traditional Medicine, and Pharmacological Benefits. Seeds 2023, 2, 290-308.
Abstract
Knowledge about pharmacological benefits of different seeds is an important factor for cultivation and application of medicinal herbs and plants. The seeds of medicinal plants are stores of valuable and active secondary metabolites that have been commercially and economically beneficial and helpful for medicine and pharmacy. The major parameter of reproduction and preservation of plants are also seeds which have a functional role in the distribution and establishment of plant in different regions. Five important seeds which have tremendous medicinal and pharmacological benefits are anise, basil, borage, cilantro and chamomile. Anise seed is used as a spice, either whole or ground, and its essential oil and extract are also obtained from the seeds. Basil seeds have a long history of usage in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, which are the good source of minerals, high in fiber including pectin, rich is flavonoids and other polyphenols. Borage seed oil is used for skin disorders such as seborrheic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis. Cilantro is an annual herb that is part of the Apiaceae family. The seeds are rich in iron, zinc, copper and essential minerals which can decrease bad cholesterol and improves good cholesterol in the body. Chamomile can be considered for treatment of insomnia, hemorrhoids, anxiety, diarrhea and may help with wound healing and skin irritation. The keyword searches for Anise, Seed, Basil, Borage, Cilantro, Chamomile, Seed biology, Traditional medicinal science and seed anatomy were performed by using Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and Google scholar. The aim of this article review is to survey the pharmacological and health benefits of seeds of five important medicinal plants.
Keywords
anise; basil; borage; cilantro; chamomile; seed biology; seed production; seed germination; seed dormancy; seed priming; seedling establishment; anatomy and germination
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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