Nutritional evaluation and protective effect of some medicinal plants on DNA and cytogencity

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Research Institute of Ophthalmology

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Medicinal plants also called medicinal herbs have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants contains many of phytochemical compounds for functions including defense against anti-mutagenic or anti-carcinogenic effects. Medicinal plants such as (Ginger), (Curcuma)and (Rosmary) are have nutritive value and major source of medicines as play important role for treatment of many various diseases.
Ginger has a long history of medicinal use particularly as an anti-inflammatory agent for a wide variety of diseases such as arthritis. Suppression of inflammation in arthritis is attributed to suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokine's produced by synoviocytes, chondrocytes and leukocytes
Dried Curcuma longa is the source of the spice turmeric the ingredient that gives curry powder its characteristic yellow color Current research has focused on Curcuma antioxidant, hepato-protective, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and antimicrobial properties in addition to its use in cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal disorders.
Rosemary clearly is an herb with many benefits. Valued for its contributions in the kitchen, and prized by modern herbalists for its traditional healing powers. Rosemary is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, and that it prevents carcinogens from binding to DNA, and stimulates liver detoxification of carcinogens. 

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry and Environmental Health
Volume 5, Issue 2
November 2019
Pages 25-36

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