Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Cassia fistula Pods: A Comprehensive Study on Mineral Composition, Immunomodulation, Antidiabetic Benefits, and Safety of Amaltas Tea in Southeast Punjab, Pakistan.
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| Title: | Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Cassia fistula Pods: A Comprehensive Study on Mineral Composition, Immunomodulation, Antidiabetic Benefits, and Safety of Amaltas Tea in Southeast Punjab, Pakistan. |
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| Authors: | Zubairi, Muhammad Naeem1 (AUTHOR), Afzal, Muhammad Khurram2 (AUTHOR) khurram.afzal@bzu.edu.pk, Sultan, Muhammad Tauseef2 (AUTHOR), Mubarak, Mohammad S.3 (AUTHOR), Uddin, Shaikh Jamal4 (AUTHOR) uddinsj@yahoo.com |
| Source: | Food Science & Nutrition. Aug2025, Vol. 13 Issue 8, p1-11. 11p. |
| Subject Terms: | Therapeutics, Hypoglycemic agents, Nutrition, Cassia (Genus), Immunoregulation, Minerals in water, Safety, Herbal teas |
| Geographic Terms: | Pakistan |
| Abstract: | Cassia fistula, a plant belonging to the Leguminosae family, grows in various regions, including South Africa, Asia, China, America, Canada, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, and West India. Southeast Punjab, Pakistan, has long utilized C. fistula tea, which is becoming more popular due to its high mineral content, phytochemical compounds, and possible medical properties. This study investigates how to improve immunity, control diabetes, and ensure that it is safe to use. Knowing its makeup and effects might help justify its use in functional tea. The pods of C. fistula have been found to possess antidiabetic, anti‐enzyme, and immunomodulatory properties, as demonstrated by various tests. This work focuses on assessing properties and mineral profile analysis using the Association of Official Analytical Chemists standard protocol. The brine shrimp lethality method was employed to evaluate C. fistula pod‐based functional toxicity. Results of mineral contents demonstrated that copper (0.08 ± 0.03 ppm), iron (0.44 ± 0.01 ppm), manganese (0.14 ± 0.01 ppm), and zinc (0.27 ± 0.01 ppm) are present, enhancing the nutritional values of the pods. The functional tea from C. fistula pods showed the highest percentage of inhibitory activity against α‐glucuronidase, with a percentage of 60.66%, followed by β‐glucuronidase, α‐glucosidase, and α‐tyrosinase. According to immunomodulatory and toxicity studies, animals treated with C. fistula pod‐based functional tea showed lower blood glucose levels, increased serum antibody titer, and safety for human health. C. fistula pods, rich in minerals, have potential nutritional and therapeutic benefits, making Amaltas tea a safe and effective natural remedy in Southeast Punjab. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Cassia fistula, a plant belonging to the Leguminosae family, grows in various regions, including South Africa, Asia, China, America, Canada, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, and West India. Southeast Punjab, Pakistan, has long utilized C. fistula tea, which is becoming more popular due to its high mineral content, phytochemical compounds, and possible medical properties. This study investigates how to improve immunity, control diabetes, and ensure that it is safe to use. Knowing its makeup and effects might help justify its use in functional tea. The pods of C. fistula have been found to possess antidiabetic, anti‐enzyme, and immunomodulatory properties, as demonstrated by various tests. This work focuses on assessing properties and mineral profile analysis using the Association of Official Analytical Chemists standard protocol. The brine shrimp lethality method was employed to evaluate C. fistula pod‐based functional toxicity. Results of mineral contents demonstrated that copper (0.08 ± 0.03 ppm), iron (0.44 ± 0.01 ppm), manganese (0.14 ± 0.01 ppm), and zinc (0.27 ± 0.01 ppm) are present, enhancing the nutritional values of the pods. The functional tea from C. fistula pods showed the highest percentage of inhibitory activity against α‐glucuronidase, with a percentage of 60.66%, followed by β‐glucuronidase, α‐glucosidase, and α‐tyrosinase. According to immunomodulatory and toxicity studies, animals treated with C. fistula pod‐based functional tea showed lower blood glucose levels, increased serum antibody titer, and safety for human health. C. fistula pods, rich in minerals, have potential nutritional and therapeutic benefits, making Amaltas tea a safe and effective natural remedy in Southeast Punjab. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 20487177 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/fsn3.70752 |
