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A Review on the Distribution, Nutritional Status and Biological Activity of Various Parts of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam

A Review on the Distribution, Nutritional Status and Biological Activity of Various Parts of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam

Authors :
Krupa S
Sadaf Tasmiya
null Rohini
Krupa S
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Zenodo, 2022.

Abstract

Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam., which is commonly known as jackfruit is a tropical fruit, belonging to Moraceae family, native to Western Ghats of India and common in Asia, Africa, and some regions in South America. It is known to be the largest edible fruit in the world. The Jackfruit is an extremely versatile and sweet tasting fruit that possess high nutritional value. Jackfruit is rich in nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. The jackfruit has diverse medicinal uses especially antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties, anticancer and antifungal activity, anthelminthic activity. Traditionally, this plant is used in the treatment of various diseases especially for treatment against inflammation, malarial fever, diarrhoea, diabetes and tapeworm infection. Jackfruit is a good natural source of phytochemicals such as phenolics, flavonoids and tannins, saponins. The health benefits of jackfruit have been attributed to its wide range of physicochemical applications. The use of jackfruit bulbs and its parts has also been reported since ancient times for their therapeutic qualities. The beneficial physiological effects may also have preventive application in a variety of pathologies.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Accession number :
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