Protective effect of lepidium sativum seed extract on. Stems, seeds and leaves of garden cress are palatable but only the leaves and stems are eaten raw in salads or used for. Ruffled leaves have a peppery and refreshing flavor. Chemical composition of garden cress lepidium sativum seeds.
Scholars research library garden cress lepidium sativum l. Pdf lepidium sativum known as garden cress belongs to brassicaceae family, has been known centuries ago in eastern regions then spread worldwide. How lepidium sativum is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Its seeds are rich source of proteins, dietary fiber, omega3 fatty acids, iron, other essential nutrients and phytochemicals. The extract of the fresh leaves showed strong antibacterial action against bacillus subtilis and micrococcus pyogenes, but was less effective against escherichia coli. Article pdf available january 2014 with 6,509 reads. Lepidium sativum thrives on any good light soil or moist loam, and grows at all elevations, throughout the year. It is in flower from june to july, and the seeds ripen from july to august.
It is added to salads, sandwiches and, chopped up, in soups. Lepidium sativum garden cress belonging to cruciferae family, widely grown in india, europe and us. A study on clinical efficacy of lepidium sativum seeds in. Assessment of the protective effect of lepidium sativum against.
Medicinal plants have been used from ancient time for their. Lepidium sativum seeds were incorporated in the diet of the test group, and xray was used to measure the progress of the fracture healing over 612 weeks. The antibacterial action depends largely on the age of the plants used. Extraction and characterization of mucilage from lepidium. Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of. Phytochemical constituents of lepidium sativum linn. Lepidium sativum garden cress seed oil was examined for its antimicrobial. Medicinal properties both the leaves, stems and seeds of garden cress are used in preparing traditional medicine, for example, the seeds are used as a remedy for minimizing asthma symptoms as well as improves lung function in people suffering from asthma.
Health benefits of garden cress lepidium sativum linn. Garden cress seeds contain approximately 21 to 24% oil. Garden cress lepidium sativum is also known as halim is an edible fastgrowing herb which is native to persia. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. The oil has a similar smell like that of the mustard oil but not as pungent as the mustard oil. Physicochemical properties of garden cress lepidium sativum l. Timelapse of cress lepidium sativum 30 frames recorded pr hour.
Garden cress seed belongs to brassicaceae family and its scientific name is lepidium sativum. Cruciferae were obtained from the local herbalist shops in jeddah. The seeds of lepidium sativum were identified by taxonomist in the college of pharmacy, king saud university, riyadh. Hence, it was assumed that these seeds can be a functional food. Pharmacognostical and phytochemical analysis of lepidium. Cress seed gum exists in the envelope alongside the outer layer of the seeds of garden cress lepidium sativum l. Wellknown species for the production of seedling sprouts. Karade 3 1department of quality assurance, bharati vidyapeeth college of pharmacy, near chitranagari, kolhapur, maharashtra, india. Engaged in supply and exports of lepidium sativum, pepper grass, lepidium sativum plants, lepidium sativum herb, garden cress, lepidium sativum seeds, garden pepper cress, garden cress seeds, lepidium sativum roots, extract of lepidium sativum, pepper grass seed, gardencress pepperweed, lepidiumsativum leaves. The sprouts can be grown indoors through winter on blotter paper. Pdf physicochemical properties of garden cress lepidium. Nourishing and healing prowess of garden cress lepidium.
Therapeutic and nutritional importance of garden cress seed. However, there is no scientific proof for this phenomenon, except for the. Chemical composition of garden cress lepidium sativum seeds and its fractions and use of bran as a functional ingredient. A study on clinical efficacy of lepidium sativum seeds in treatment of bronchial asthma ijpt. Mar 07, 2012 timelapse of cress lepidium sativum 30 frames recorded pr hour. Cress curled peppergrass lepidium sativum is a heirloom, annual herb that belongs to the mustard family.
Lepidium sativum seed extracts are used as an antirheumatic, diuretic, and febrifuge, in abdominal discomfort, in fracture healing, and in the treatment of gout. The baby leaves can be harvested as soon as the true leaves appear as garden cress is frequently grown for sprouts. Microgreens can be germinated on heat mats, in germination chambers, or on greenhouse benches or floors. The present study was carried out to characterize the bioactive constituents present in seed and whole plant extracts of lepidium sativum using uvvis and gcms. In vitro antimicrobial assessment of lepidium sativum l. Garden cress seed oil gco is generated from garden cress seeds through the method of either supercritical co2, solvent extraction soxhlet or cold pressing hydraulic pressing.
Garden cress lepidium sativum belonging to the family cruciferae grown in india, europe and us is an underutilized crop. Medicinal, aromatic and poisonous plants research center, college of pharmacy, kind saud university, riyadh, saudi arabia summary an ethanolic extract of cress lepidium sativum l. Effect of garden cress seeds powder and its alcoholic extract. Garden cress lepidium sativum is a cool season annual, also known as pepper grass because of the leaves peppery flavor.
Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and antibacterial. The antibacterial action of lepidium sativum has been demonstrated in several tests. Cytotoxic effect of an aqueous extract of lepidium sativum l. Lindstrom where you go i go too used with kind permission from smalltown supersound. The present investigation was carried out to determine the efficacy and safety of lepidium sativum l.
Used in salad or sandwiches as baby greens, they add texture and visual interest. It has the ability to improve the appetite in anorexia patient. A study on clinical efficacy of lepidium sativum seeds in treatment. Garden cress lepidium sativum, also called broadleaf cress, has flat, bright green leaves to 4 inches long and 2 inches wide. Broadcast seed thickly on the media surface with seeds 18 14 apart, press seeds firmly into media for maximum soil contact, and cover lightly with sowing mix, vermiculite, or humidity dome. These medicinal uses of lss are practiced routinely in ayurveda. Lepidium sativum herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects.
Lepidium sativum is antiasthmatic in nature, therefore, it provides natural breathing during asthma and cures it. The edible whole seed is known to have health promoting properties. List of various diseases cured by lepidium sativum. Garden cress is an annual that thrives in damp soil. Mature plants are pulled out, dried, and thrashed to obtain seeds for further germination wealth of india, 1998. Cress lepidium sativum, sometimes referred to as garden cress or curly cress to distinguish it from similar plants also referred to as cress from old germanic cresso which means sharp, spicy, is a rather fastgrowing, edible herb.
Names of lepidium sativum in various languages of the world are also given. The lepidium sativum plant and seeds are well known in the community of saudi arabia and some other arabic countries as a good mediator for fracture healing in the human skeleton. Lepidium sativum l seeds were procured from a local market in riyadh, saudi arabia. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The major abundant amino acids of seeds were aspartic and glutamic acids. Curled cress seeds can be started indoors or sown outdoors throughout the entire season. Extraction and characterization of mucilage from lepidium sativum linn. Its bran has a high water holding capacity due to high dietary fibre content 74.
The effects of lepidium sativum seeds on fractureinduced. Lepidium sativum,lepidium sativum seeds,garden cress. A number of clinical trials have been conducted on rats that also support the efficacy of garden cress seeds gcss. Leaves, seeds, arial parts extracts found to have alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, polyketides, vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, carbohydrates. The seeds comprise 3354% of carbohydrates, 25% of protein, 1424% of lipids, and 8% of crude fiber. Stems, seeds and leaves of garden cress are palatable but only the leaves and stems are eaten raw in salads or used for other culinary purposes. Lepidium sativum commonly known as garden cress is long been used by farmers for disease treatment and human diets in ethiopia mammo 2006. This page was last edited on 24 december 2019, at 02. Its seeds are sown thickly and covered until germination begins. Chemical composition and antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti. The current work examines, for the first time, the cytotoxic effect of the aqueous extract of l.
Garden cress lepidium sativum belonging to the family cru ciferae grown in india, europe and us is an underutilized crop. Pharmd program, college of nursing, pharmacy and health. Also called garden cress, this 1 foot tall herb is cold tolerant and easy to transplant. Seeds, roots and leaves of gardencress are of economic importance. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Lepidium sativum seeds and its fractions and use of bran as a functional.
Plant foods for human nutrition formerly qualitas plantarum 59, 105111. Apr 30, 2007 the lepidium sativum plant and seeds are well known in the community of saudi arabia and some other arabic countries as a good mediator for fracture healing in the human skeleton. Lepidium sativum plant and seeds are considered one of the popular medicinal herbs used in the community of saudi arabia, sudan and some other arabic countries as a good mediator for bone fracture healing in the human skeleton. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in lepidium sativum.
Garden cress is widely used in folk medicine for the. Pharmacological basis for the medicinal use of lepidium. The crude extracts were scanned in the wavelength ranging from 200 to 800 nm by using. Pdf lepidium sativum, commonly known as garden cress is a fast growing annual herb that is native to egypt and west asia, although it is. Lepidium sativum description is available in the ayurvedic classical text. Garden cress, a biennial, is also called peppergrass, pepper cress, and mustard cress. It grows well in containers, and is excellent on a sunny windowsill in the kitchen for easy access. Lepidium sativum, commonly known as garden cress is a fast growing annual herb that is native to egypt and west asia, although it is now cultivated in the entire world. Pharmacological and safety evaluation studies on lepidium. Gardencress seeds are used as a medicine in ayurvedic system of medicine. Garden cress belongs to the cruciferous family and is linked to mustard, pepperwort pepper grass and watercress. Lepidium sativum is widely used in folk medicine for treatment of hyperactive airways disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis and cough. Lepidium sativum linn brassicaceae is an annual herb locally known as halon in india but commonly known as garden cress. Hepatoprotective activity of lepidium sativum seeds against d.
A number of recent studies pointed out the traditional uses of lepidium sativum seeds extract in. It has been considered as an important medicinal plant since the vedic era. Chemical composition of garden cress lepidium sativum. Lepidium sativum is a polymorphous species and its centre of origin is eritre and ethiopia. Garden cress leave, roots and seeds are considered as one of the popular medicinal herbs used in many countries as a good mediator for bone fracture healing wadhwa et al. A preliminary work on chemical composition of seeds was carried out and the possibility of using it as nutraceutical food ingredient in. The mucilage produced by callus culture was nearly three times more than the mucilage yield of the seeds. Plants profile for lepidium sativum gardencress pepperweed. Cress curled peppergrass lepidium sativum 200 seeds. Production of a new mucilage compound in lepidium sativum callus.
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