Role of turmeric and cinnamon spices in digestive, metabolic, and immune systems

Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi, Mohd Aluwi and Moyeenul Huq, A.K.M. and Akil Hossain, Md (2021) Role of turmeric and cinnamon spices in digestive, metabolic, and immune systems. In: Nutrition and Functional Foods in Boosting Digestion, Metabolism and Immune Health. Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 209-217. ISBN 978-012821232-5, 978-012823219-4

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Abstract

Turmeric, a golden spice, and cinnamon have a long history of not only as a principal spice in Asian cuisine, but most importantly as medicinal purposes as well. Traditionally, these spices have been used as herbal remedy for variety of diseases related to skin, aches, pulmonary, liver disorder, and gastrointestinal problems such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, constipation, cough, and indigestion. Turmeric and cinnamon are also known as natural agents which modulate the immune system. Furthermore, modern science has shown that these spices and their major chemical constituents, curcumin and cinnamaldehyde, respectively, regulate many biological processes including enhanced metabolism process. Even to date, turmeric and cinnamon still become subject of interest to many medicinal chemists for their wide range of pharmacological properties such as antiinflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, antiangiogenesis, antioxidant, as well as anti-viral. This chapter summarizes the effects of turmeric and cinnamon on the digestion, metabolism, and immune system. In the nutshell, both are wonders spices that possess amazing health benefits that are absolutely needed by everyone.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	Indexed by Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cinnamon; Digestion; Immune system; Metabolic activity; Turmeric
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor Q Science > Q Science (General) T Technology > T Technology (General)
Faculty/Division:	Faculty of Industrial Sciences And Technology
Depositing User:	Mr Muhamad Firdaus Janih@Jaini
Date Deposited:	02 Dec 2024 01:18
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2024 01:18
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42559
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