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Arugula Extract
Plant Origin: Arugula
Part Used: Whole herb
Specification: 10:1; 20:1
Appearance: Fine brown powder
Indications:
Rocket salad is rich source of certain phytochemicals such as
indoles, thiocyanates, sulforaphane andisothiocyanates. Together they have been found to counter
carcinogenic effects of estrogen and thus help benefit against
prostate, breast, cervical, colon, ovarian cancers by virtue of their
cancer cell growth inhibition, cytotoxic effects on cancer cells.
In addition, di-indolyl-methane (DIM), a lipid soluble metabolite of indole has immune modulator, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties ( by potentiating Interferon-Gamma receptors and production). DIM has currently been found application in the treatment of recurring respiratory papillomatosis caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and is in Phase III
clinical trials for cervical dysplasia.
Rocket is very good source of folates. 100 g of fresh greens
contain 97 mcg or 24% of folic acid. When given around
conception period it helps prevent neural tube defects in the
newborns. Like kale, salad rocket is an excellent source of
vitamin A. 100 g fresh leaves contain 1424 mcg of beta carotene
and 2373 IU of vitamin A. Beta carotenes converts into vitamin A in the body. Studies found that vitamin A and flavonoid compounds
in in green leafy vegetables help protect from skin, lung and
oral cavity cancers.
This vegetable also rich in B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,
vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), and pantothenic acid those are essential for
optimum cellular enzymatic and metabolic functions.
Fresh rocket leaves contain good levels of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful, natural anti-oxidant. Foods rich in vitamin C helps body protect from scurvy
disease; develop resistance against infectious agents (boosts
immunity) and scavenge harmful,
pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body.
Salad rocket is one of the excellent vegetable sources for vitamin-K; 100 g provides about 90% of recommended intake. Vitamin K
has potential role bone health by promoting osteotrophic (bone
formation and strengthening) activity. Adequate vitamin-K levels in the diet helps limiting neuronal damage in the brain;
thus, has established role in the treatment of patients suffering
fromAlzheimer's disease.
Function:
Rocket, which is also called, more correctly, arugula and rucola is a leafy salad green which is possessed of a very warm spicy or
peppery taste. In many cases, people describe the salad green
as a mustard-style flavor. Arugula or rocket, like most other types of lettuce or
spinach is very low in calories and also contains, again like most salad greens, a high level of vitamin C and vitamin A. It's also high in fiber and high in sulfurane, which is a nutrient that is known to have very protective anti-cancer properties.
Rocket also has high levels of vitamin K, the B vitamins, as well
as calcium, magnesium, iron, and folic acid. Arugula is native to
the Mediterranean area. It has been cultivated and is known as far back as 4500 BC and evidence of different types of lettuce and
arugula type vegetables are found inside the tombs of the
Egyptians.
Arugula is a potent anti-ulcer food. In Saudi Arabia, arugula was found to be a very
effective natural method of treating gastric ulcers. The extract of
arugula was used to treat ulcers in mice and the extract actually
protected them from developing the ulcer.sup>2
Arugula is an outstanding source of vitamin K which is a nutrient
that helps the body to be better able to absorb the other nutrients.
Just as other cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and
cauliflower is high in nutrients that can help to prevent cancer, so
is arugula. Arugula has nutrients that can help your body to be
better able to resist breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer.1,3
Arugula contains high levels of chlorophyll. This may help your body to resist liver damage and to also resist the ravages that can
take place in your body from legumes and grains which have
developed mold. It can also help the body to resist damage to your DNA from the aflatoxins that these moldy grains may introduce.
Arugula can be a slightly strong flavor, much as any other
cruciferous vegetable. It is quite often difficult to convince a child to take in the vegetable, but when mixed into a smoothie in which a stronger flavored fruit is used, the taste becomes very palatable.
Arugula is a very healthful vegetable and it or another cruciferous
vegetable should be consumed at least twice a week.
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