Therapeutic potential of the haruan (Channa striatus) : from food to medicinal uses

The haruan (Channa striatus) is an indigenous, predatory freshwater fish of Malaysia. It is a common food fish among the local populace with traditionally identified pharmacological benefits in treating wound and pain and in boosting energy of the sick. Channa striatus is also a subject of renewed i...

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Main Authors:	Mohd Shafri, Mohd. Affendi, Mat Jais, Abdul Manan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nutrition Society of Malaysia 2012
Subjects:	QP Physiology RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/28698/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/28698/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/28698/1/12ShafriAffendi__318.pdf

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spelling	iium-286982013-02-13T08:01:09Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/28698/ Therapeutic potential of the haruan (Channa striatus) : from food to medicinal uses Mohd Shafri, Mohd. Affendi Mat Jais, Abdul Manan QP Physiology RS Pharmacy and materia medica The haruan (Channa striatus) is an indigenous, predatory freshwater fish of Malaysia. It is a common food fish among the local populace with traditionally identified pharmacological benefits in treating wound and pain and in boosting energy of the sick. Channa striatus is also a subject of renewed interest in Malaysian folk medicine in the search for a better cure for diseases and ailments. Amino acids and fatty acids, found in high concentrations in the fish, might have contributed to its pharmacological properties. Important amino acids of the fish include glycine, lysine and arginine, while its fatty acids are arachidonic acid, palmitic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. They appear to effect their influence through the formation of several types of bioactive molecules. Extracts of the fish are produced from whole fish, roe, mucus and skin of the fish. This review updates research findings on potential uses of Channa striatus, beyond the traditional prescription as a wound healer, pain reliever and energy booster to include its properties as a ACE-inhibitor, anti-depressant and neuroregenerative agent. The fish appears to have wide-ranging medical uses and should be studied more intensively to unearth its other properties and mechanisms of action. Nutrition Society of Malaysia 2012 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/28698/1/12ShafriAffendi__318.pdf Mohd Shafri, Mohd. Affendi and Mat Jais, Abdul Manan (2012) Therapeutic potential of the haruan (Channa striatus) : from food to medicinal uses. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 18 (1). pp. 125-136. ISSN 1394-035X http://www.myjurnal.my/public/browse-journal-view.php?id=102
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description	The haruan (Channa striatus) is an indigenous, predatory freshwater fish of Malaysia. It is a common food fish among the local populace with traditionally identified pharmacological benefits in treating wound and pain and in boosting energy of the sick. Channa striatus is also a subject of renewed interest in Malaysian folk medicine in the search for a better cure for diseases and ailments. Amino acids and fatty acids, found in high concentrations in the fish, might have contributed to its pharmacological properties. Important amino acids of the fish include glycine, lysine and arginine, while its fatty acids are arachidonic acid, palmitic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. They appear to effect their influence through the formation of several types of bioactive molecules. Extracts of the fish are produced from whole fish, roe, mucus and skin of the fish. This review updates research findings on potential uses of Channa striatus, beyond the traditional prescription as a wound healer, pain reliever and energy booster to include its properties as a ACE-inhibitor, anti-depressant and neuroregenerative agent. The fish appears to have wide-ranging medical uses and should be studied more intensively to unearth its other properties and mechanisms of action.
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author	Mohd Shafri, Mohd. Affendi Mat Jais, Abdul Manan
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title	Therapeutic potential of the haruan (Channa striatus) : from food to medicinal uses
title_short	Therapeutic potential of the haruan (Channa striatus) : from food to medicinal uses
title_full	Therapeutic potential of the haruan (Channa striatus) : from food to medicinal uses
title_fullStr	Therapeutic potential of the haruan (Channa striatus) : from food to medicinal uses
title_full_unstemmed	Therapeutic potential of the haruan (Channa striatus) : from food to medicinal uses
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publisher	Nutrition Society of Malaysia
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Therapeutic potential of the haruan (Channa striatus) : from food to medicinal uses

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