An Overview on Chemical Composition, Bioactivity and Processing of Leaves of Cinnamomum tamala.

Vasundhara, Sharma and Jagan Mohan Rao, L. (2014) An Overview on Chemical Composition, Bioactivity and Processing of Leaves of Cinnamomum tamala. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 54. pp. 433-448.

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Abstract

Dried leaves of Cinnamomum tamala, also known as Indian bay leaves, are a lesser-known spice used in the Indian subcontinent. It imparts a warm, peppery, clove-cinnamon like flavor to a variety of food preparations. Besides food applications, the leaves have also been traditionally used for curing a number of ailments and for other perceived health benefits. They find mention in the Aurvedic, Yunani, and other traditional medicinal literature. This review summarizes the effect of Cinnamomum tamala leaves on biological systems such as immune system, gastro-intestinal tract, liver and its antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial activity. Chemical components that may be responsible for its flavor as well as bioactivity, have also been discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Lauraceae, Cinnamomum tamala, chemical composition, essential oil, bioactivity, flavonoids
Subjects:	600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 30 Spices/Condiments 600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 05 Processing and Engineering
Divisions:	Plantation Products Spices and Flavour Technology
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	25 Apr 2014 09:12
Last Modified:	25 Apr 2014 09:12
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/11458

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