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Definition of herbs, , ¢ Herbs are flowering plants whose stems grow, above ground and are not woody. They have, weak and soft stems. They are plants which are, known for medicinal value, flower scent, etc., , ¢ Any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for, flavouring, food, medicine, or perfume., , ¢ Any seed-bearing plant that does not have a, woody stem and dies down to the ground after, flowering.
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a ea ea ee rT, Definition, , * Nutraceutical the term coined from, "Nutrition" and "Pharmaceutical”, , ¢ Neutraceutical -“A food or a part of food that, provides medical or health benefits including, the prevention and treatment of a disease”., , ¢ The “Dietary supplements” are those products, which are intended to supplement the diet, like the vitamins, minerals etc. in the form of a, pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form.”
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Categories of neutraceuticals, , ¢ Dietary supplements - Probiotics, Prebiotics,, Antioxidants, Enzymes etc., , * Herbal/ phytochemicals - Herbs or Botanical, products., , ¢ Nutrients - Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids,, Fatty acids etc.
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Q A nutraceutical is any substance considered as a food, or its part which, in, addition to its normal which, in addition to its normal nutritional value, provides health benefits including the prevention of disease or promotion of, health., , Q It is “any non-toxic food component that has scientifically proven health, benefits, including disease treatment or prevention” ., , Q The functional component of the food must be standardized in the, nutraceutical product and produced under good manufacturing practices, (GMPs).