Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Anshu Kamboj, Surabhi Sharma, Vipul Pratap Singh, Aeshna Sinha, Kulveer Singh Yadav, Bankey Lal, Manthan Chaudhary and Lata Devi

Abstract:
Plants are a gift from nature to us that help us live healthy, disease-free lives and play a crucial role in protecting our well-being. The edible green plant known as broccoli or Brassica oleracea var. Italica, is a member of the Brassicaceae. It is thought that broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. Italica, is a nutritional hustler. Broccoli contains glucoraphin, sulforaphane, selenium and isothiocyanates. It is high in vitamin C and dietary fibre. Indole-3-carbinol can also be found in abundance in broccoli. Since they continue to possess a number of anti-cancer qualities and their benefits, these components found in broccoli are well recognized to be extremely popular. It is extensively utilised to treat different types of cancer as well as other neurological diseases. The phytochemical and medicinal potential of broccoli is covered the current review. The medicinal potential of broccoli has been discussed in relation to its use in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, and other major diseases. Brassinin, isothiocyanates, indole-3-carbinol and other phytochemicals similar to those found in broccoli have been shown to be very useful in the treatment of cancer. Glucosinolates, glucoraphin, and sulforaphane are a few more compounds that cause broccoli to produce more antioxidants activity. Broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, which has the potential to treat neurological conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. It is a good source of health promoting composite such Glucosinolates, flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acid and vitamins according to a thorough review to the literature. Additionally, broccoli is a type of nutrient that has a vast range of beneficial effects, such as antioxidant, anti-cancer, hepatoprotective, anti-obesity, and anti-diabetic properties.