Asawari Mansabdar

A comprehensive review of macrotyloma uniflorum: nutritional composition, health benefits, and potential applications.

• Authors Details :  
• Ms. Asawari P. Mansabdar Department Of Pharmacology Aissms College Of Pharmacy Pune,  
• Mrs.swati U. Kolhe Hod Of Pharmacology Department Aissms College Of Pharmacy Pune,  
• Mr Swapnil S. Lad Department Of Pharmacology Aissms College Of Pharmacy Pune,  
• Mr Rohit D Nalawade Department Of Pharmacology Aissms College Of Pharmacy Pune,  
• Ms Chetashri N. Patil Department Of Pharmacology Aissms College Of Pharmacy Pune ,  
• Mr. Manthan R. Rode Department Of Pharmacology Aissms College Of Pharmacy Pune

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 ABSTRACT Macrotyloma uniflorum, commonly known as horse gram, is an underused pulse that holds great potential as a supply of nutrition and functional compounds. This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the nutritional composition, Pharmacological activities, health benefits, and potential applications of Macrotyloma uniflorum. Horsegram has a high amount of protein, dietary fibre, and a variety of vital minerals and vitamins that make up its nutritional profile. Horsegram also has a high content of antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, all of which contribute to its potential health advantages. Horsegram intake has the potential to help manage a number of chronic conditions, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular problems, and gastrointestinal disorders, according to many studies. The review investigates the possible health advantages of Macrotyloma uniflorum, emphasising its function in controlling blood sugar, managing weight, lowering cholesterol, and antioxidant activity. Horse gram's medicinal potential is further increased by the presence of bioactive substances that include anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, diuretic, antiobesity, analgesic, anaphylactic action, and anticancer activities. In conclusion, this review paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of Macrotyloma uniflorum, highlighting its nutritional composition, health benefits, and potential applications. The findings underscore the significance of horse gram as a valuable functional food ingredient and encourage further additional investigation of its therapeutic properties for human health and well-being.

Article Subject Details

• Ayurveda
• Ayurveda articles
• Health Science
• Medical research
• Memory disorders

Article Keywords Details

• phenolic compounds
• antioxidants
• flavonoids
• horsegram
• poor man’s pulse
• traditional and medicinal plant
• Macrotyloma uniflorum

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