[b] Bioactive Chemical Constituents from Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Juice, Seed and Peel-A Review[/b]
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Chemistry and Environment (IJRCE) - Year 2011, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
[i] The pomegranate tree, Punica granatum possesses a vast ethnomedical history and represents a phytochemical reservoir of heuristic medicinal value. The pomegranate tree can be divided into several anatomical compartments like seed, peel, juice, flower, leaf, bark, roots, etc. each of which has interesting pharmacologic activities. The chemical composition of fruits differs depending on the cultivar, growing region, climate, maturity, cultural practice and storage. Significant variations in organic acids, phenolic compounds, sugars, water-soluble vitamins and minerals composition of pomegranates have been reported over the years. Pomegranates contain high levels of a diverse range of phytochemicals including polyphenols, sugars, fatty acids (conjugated and non-conjugated), aromatic compounds, amino acids, tocopherols, sterols, terpenoids, alkaloids, etc. The synergistic action of the pomegranate constituents appears to be superior to that of single constituents. In the past decade, numerous studies on the antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties of pomegranate constituents have been published, focusing on treatment and prevention of cancer, cardiovascular disease, dental conditions, bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance, and ultraviolet radiation-induced skin damage. This article provides a critical review of various phytochemical constituents isolated from pomegranate juice, seeds and peels; and their associated medicinal properties dealing with antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial/antimicrobial properties, as well as a brief summary on other activities.[/i]
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Chaturvedula Venkata Sai Prakash , Indra Prakash
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