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A Comprehensive Review on Bioactive Compounds Found in Caesalpinia sappan

Authors

  • Twinkle Vij Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
  • Pawase Anil MIT School of Food Technology, MIT ADT University, Pune 412201, Maharashtra, India
  • Rafeeya Shams Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
  • Kshirod Dash Department of Food Processing Technology, Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology (GKCIET), Malda 732141, West Bengal, India
  • Rhythm Kalsi Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India
  • Vinay Pandey Division of Research & Innovation (DRI), School of Applied & Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
  • Endre Harsányi Agricultural Research Institutes and Academic Farming (AKIT), Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
  • Béla Kovács Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management, Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
  • Ayaz Shaikh Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Management, Institute of Food Science, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary

Keywords:

sappan wood, Brazilwood, Suou, Indian Redwood, heartwood, chemical constituents, coloring agent

Abstract

Sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan) is a tropical hardwood tree found in Southeast Asia. Sappan wood contains a water-soluble compound, which imparts a red color named brazilin. Sappan wood is utilized to produce dye for fabric and coloring agents for food and beverages, such as wine and meat. As a valuable medicinal plant, the tree is also known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. It has been observed that sappan wood contains various bioactive compounds, including brazilin, brazilein, sappan chalcone, and protosappanin A. It has also been discovered that these substances have various health advantages; they lower inflammation, enhance blood circulation, and are anti-oxidative in nature. Sappan wood has been used as a medicine to address a range of illnesses, such as gastrointestinal problems, respiratory infections, and skin conditions. Studies have also suggested that sappan wood may have anticarcinogenic potential as it possesses cytotoxic activity against cancer cells. Based on this, the present review emphasized the different medicinal properties, the role of phytochemicals, their health benefits, and several food and nonfood applications of sappan wood. Overall, sappan wood has demonstrated promising medicinal properties and is an important resource in traditional medicine. The present review has explored the potential role of sappan wood as an essential source of bioactive compounds for drug development. Keywords: sappan wood, Brazilwood, Suou, Indian Redwood, heartwood, chemical constituents, coloring agent

Author Biography

Vinay Pandey, Division of Research & Innovation (DRI), School of Applied & Life Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India

Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow 226026, Uttar Pradesh, India

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