Review on Antioxidant and Hemagglutination Properties of Chia and Basil Seeds

Abstract

Medicinal plants have always benefitted the human society. Traditionally many plants and their products have been used to cure many deadly diseases. It has estimated by the WHO that more than 80% of the world population relies on the natural products for their health care. It has been reported that these natural remedies are cost-efficient, environment friendly, as well as biocompatible for the human use. Chia and Basil seeds are the two plant products that have been long known for their antioxidant properties. It has been reported that both of these seeds are abundant source of healthy omega-3 as well as omega-6 fatty acid, polyphenol and antioxidants like caffeic acid, myricetin, quicertin and others. The current study is focused on reviewing the antioxidant benefits of consumption of these seeds in the daily diet. This study will further help the researchers to carry out more extensive research to find out other benefits of these seeds on the human health. These seeds then can be further used as the main ingredient in many essential foods for the marketable application.