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The Hidden Wonders of Annatto Seeds: Exploring the Ethnobotanical, Pharmacological, and Chemical Significance
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Author(s): Mahrukh Khan (The Women University Multan, Pakistan), Mahnoor Khan (The Women University Multan, Pakistan), Mehrab Khan (The Women University Multan, Pakistan), Hafsa Javaid (The Women University Multan, Pakistan), Imran Touseef (Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan)and Gokhan Zengin (Science Faculty, Department of Biology, Selcuk University, Konya,Turkey)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 22
Source title:
Therapeutic and Pharmacological Applications of Ethnobotany
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Sara Musaddiq (The Women University Multan, Pakistan), Imama Fayyaz (The Women University Multan, Pakistan)and Kiran Mustafa (The Women University Multan, Pakistan & Government Graduate College (W), Khanewal, Pakistan)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1986-4.ch001
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Abstract
Annatto seeds are harvested from the evergreen shrub Bixa orellana Linn, also known as the annatto plant. The historical and cultural relevance of annatto seeds as a natural source of sauces, colors, and traditional medicines explains its ethnobotanical value. These seeds are important for Native Americans as they use these seeds to dye clothes, food, and their bodies. The phytoconstituents of annatto seeds include apocarotenoids, carotenoids, volatile oils, terpenes, and terpenoids. Bioactive substances like bixin and nor-bixin have excellent antioxidative properties. Annatto seeds have proven antibacterial, anticancer, antifungal, and antidiabetic properties, making them versatile therapeutic agents in modern medicines. Their cultural and historical significance as a natural resource has resulted in improved comprehension of their medicinal potential. The thorough examination of annatto seeds in this work highlights their ongoing significance in the changing fields of ethnobotany and contemporary science and illuminates their wide-ranging applications.
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