Phytochemicals and Biological Activity of Desert Date ( Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile)

Many underutilized tree species are good sources of food, fodder and possible therapeutic agents. (L.) Delile belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family and is popularly known as "desert date", reflecting its edible fruits. This tree grows naturally in Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subc...

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Published in:Plants (Basel) 2020-12, Vol.10 (1), p.32
Main Authors: Murthy, Hosakatte Niranjana, Yadav, Guggalada Govardhana, Dewir, Yaser Hassan, Ibrahim, Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alkaloids
Amino acids
Anticancer properties
Antiinfectives and antibacterials
Antioxidants
Balanites aegyptiaca
Bark
Bioactive compounds
Biodiesel fuels
Biological activity
Cancer
Carbohydrates
Chemical compounds
Deserts
Diabetes mellitus
Dietary fiber
Dietary minerals
Fatty acids
Flavonoids
Fodder
Food sources
Fruits
Inflammation
Leaves
Mollusks
Pharmacology
Phenolic acids
Phenols
Phytochemicals
Plant species
Polyphenols
polysterols
Potassium
Proteins
Review
Saponins
Seeds
Stems
therapeutic properties
Tropical diseases
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Summary:Many underutilized tree species are good sources of food, fodder and possible therapeutic agents. (L.) Delile belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family and is popularly known as "desert date", reflecting its edible fruits. This tree grows naturally in Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. Local inhabitants use fruits, leaves, roots, stem and root bark of the species for the treatment of various ailments. Several research studies demonstrate that extracts and phytochemicals isolated from desert date display antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective and molluscicidal activities. Mesocarp of fruits, seeds, leaves, stem and root bark are rich sources of saponins. These tissues are also rich in phenolic acids, flavonoids, coumarins, alkaloids and polysterols. Some constituents show antioxidant, anticancer and antidiabetic properties. The objective of this review is to summarize studies on diverse bioactive compounds and the beneficial properties of .
ISSN:2223-7747
2223-7747
DOI:10.3390/plants10010032