European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

HERBAL RESIDUE CAN BE USED AS NUTRACEUTICALS

*Kavita Sharma, Saba Pathan and Bushra Tamboli

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to review on the herbal residue can be used as nutraceuticals. Foeniculum vulgare is a popular and recognized herbaceous, aromatic, annual, biennial and perennial plant and belongs to the family of Apiaceae. Fennel oil is an essential oil that has several application in various industries. It is produced from fennel seed by using simple distillation is used because of it is thermal stability, high recovery, simplicity in process and low energy requirement. The unwanted substance left behind after the process of extraction can be used as a nutraceuticals. The left over substance (marc) consist of some nutritional composition like moisture content, crude fibre, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, ash content, vitamin c and some electrolyte minerals. Nutraceuticals is applies to the products that are isolated from herbal products, dietary supplements, specific diets, and processed foods. . As this plant has highly medicinal property therefore, it is highly recommended plant for researchers to developed therapeutic formulations for treatment of many diseases. The marc is enriched with nutrients and used in food processing also. Nutraceuticals may be used to improve health, delays the aging process, prevent chronic diseases, or support the structure or function of the body.

Keywords: Fennel oil, Nutraceuticals, Simple distillation.