Abstract
Background: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L) is receiving global attention as a functional food due to its unique nutritional and medicinal properties as anti-diabetic, hypocholesterolemic, antipyretic, anti-carcinogenic and seasoning and flavoring agent. Materials and Methods: Seeds of indigenous fenugreek accessions were collected from three different ecological regions (Al-Dakhaliyah, Al-Dhahirah, and Al-Batinah) of Sultanate of Oman. The samples were analyzed for proximate chemical composition, phytochemical contents and antioxidant properties. Results: Only significant (P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-154 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Antioxidant properties
- Landraces
- Omani fenugreek
- Phytochemical composition
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Drug Discovery