Published April 28, 2023
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Nutraceutical potential of Palua: a tribal food
Authors/Creators
- 1. PG Department of Botany, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati, Maharashtra, India
- 2. Biodiversity and Conservation Lab., Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Odisha, India
Description
Palua is a very popular and nutritious food used by the tribal communities of Odisha state. It is a processed powder (starch) from the rhizome of Curcuma angustifolia. The chapter highlights the importance of Palua as a nutraceutical agent along with its pharmacological potential. The present study also highlights the value of tribal food in our health care systems and sustainable utilization of our bioresources.