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@article{210018,
        author = {Dr.K.Padmaja and Sai Venkat Vedula and Ratna Deepthi Bejjam and Sai Jyoshna Vardhineedi and Devi Uppada},
        title = {“Halim Seeds (Lepidium sativum L.): A Nutraceutical Treasure—Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential”},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {5},
        pages = {4602-4610},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=210018},
        abstract = {The present article gives important information of Lepidium sativum on therapeutic use, traditional medicinal uses mention in various Ayurvedic literature, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of modern era. Lepidium sativum, garden cress is a fast-growing annual herb that is native to Egypt and West Asia, although it is now cultivated in the entire world. Lepidium sativum seeds contain proteins, dietary fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, other essential nutrients and phytochemicals. Lepidium sativum seeds are commonly used to heal fractures and to increase milk secretion during lactation. Their seeds are highly nutritious and are excellent source of iron. It mainly contains alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, flavonoids as chief phytochemical constituents. This review article shows various pharmacological activities of Lepidium sativum as an anti-diabetic, laxative, hypo cholesterolemic, fracture healing, analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic, laxative, diuretic, hepatoprotective, anti asthamatic, antidiarrheal, antispasmodic and anti-cancer activities of Garden cress seeds (Lepidium sativum).},
        keywords = {Lepidium sativum, Garden cress, pharmacological activities.},
        month = {October},
        }