Vol. 11, Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Gursimran Kaur

Abstract:
Water Chestnut is an aquatic plant and used as a medicinal herb. Water chestnut is delicious to eat and contains many beneficial properties such as antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammation and antiulcer having minerals (potassium, iron and calcium), carbohydrates and proteins. It is used in Ayurveda preparation as appetizer, astringent, coolant and tonic. Many food products are made from water chestnut kernel and its flour to enhance their nutritional properties. This paper reviews the bioactive compounds and properties of water chestnut.